Cleaner

Job Title:

Cleaner
Holy Family, Denton

Department:
Reports to (job title):  Parish Priest
Parish Priest
Accountable to:
Holy Family Presbytery,
67  Thornley  Lane  North,
Reddish, Stockport SK5 6QR

Location:

Travel
Required:

No

Level/Salary Range:

£13.45 per hour

Hours of Work:

4  hours  per  week  to  be
worked on a flexible basis
as  agreed  by  the  Parish
Priest.

Position
Type:

Holidays

Part-time, permanent

25  days  holiday  per  year
plus
bank
statutory
holidays  and  5  closure
days (Maundy Thursday &
4 over the Christmas/New
year period).
Pro-rata
employees

for  part  time

Overview and Job Purpose:

To  maintain  a  clean,  tidy,  hygienic,  and  efficiently  run  parish  house  with  responsibility  for
achieving and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in those areas reasonably designated
by the Priest and defined in this job description.

Job Description:

Working under the direction of the Priest:

In hall, stairs and landing to dust surfaces and banisters and vacuum carpets / clean floors.

In living and dining rooms to dust surfaces, fixtures and fittings and ornaments regularly.

Week by week
•  To plan and implement a routine for cleaning the parish house.
•
•  To sweep/ mop/ vacuum as required (depending on flooring).
•
•  To clean all kitchen surfaces and appliances and mop the floor.
•  To load the dishwasher/wash dishes, as necessary.
•  To maintain adequate supplies of appropriate cleaning materials.
As necessary
•  To dust and wipe down skirting boards, picture rails and less visible areas.  To sweep

cobwebs.

•  To clean internal low-level windows.
•  To clean the insides of the oven and fridge.
•  To defrost the freezer.
•  To pull out furniture where possible and vacuum underneath and behind.

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•  From time to time, for example if guests are invited, you might be required to divert from

your usual routine and make special preparations.

•  To complete any other reasonable duties as request by the Priest.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
•  Experience of cleaning and housekeeping duties.
•  Ability to work on own initiative and be reliable.

An awareness of health and safety requirements and an aptitude to apply these to their
everyday work.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

and

Qualifications
training:

Experience:

Knowledge,  skills,  and
abilities:

Personal qualities:

Other requirements:

Essential

Desirable

•  Experience of cleaning work

•  Ability  to  maintain  a  high
standard  of  cleanliness  and
compliance  with
safety
regulations.

•  Able  to  work  alone  and  with

others in a team

•  Reliable
•  Honest

•  All employees of the Diocese
are  expected  to  work  to
promote  the  safeguarding  of
vulnerable groups.

•  Prepared

to

evenings/weekends
flexibly when required

work
and

The  above  description  is  not  intended  to  be  an  exhaustive  list  but  to  indicate  the  main
responsibilities of the post.  It may be amended from time to time, after consultation with the
post holder.  Any changes will be agreed in conjunction with the Parish Priest.

Other Information:

References and Reports
•  Two professional references will be required.

Health and Safety: All employees are required to take reasonable care of their own health and
safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

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Confidentiality: During their employment, the post holder may gain knowledge of confidential
matters  which  may  include  personal  or  business-related  matters.    Such  information  must  be
considered with high levels of confidentiality and must not be discussed or disclosed.  Failure to
observe confidentiality could lead to disciplinary action.

Data  Protection:  Where  it  is  a  requirement  of  the  role,  the  post  holder  will  have  access  to
computers and other information technology.  He/she will be required to ensure that appropriate
security procedures are followed and that confidential information such as passwords are not
communicated to unauthorised individuals.

Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding all children and vulnerable
groups  at  risk  within  its  community.  The  Diocese  aims  to  embed  a  culture  of  safeguarding  to
prevent abuse and to provide support to individuals who have been hurt by abuse, taking the
necessary actions to reduce the likelihood of further harm. All diocesan employees are expected
to  contribute  to  the  creation  of  a  safe  environment,  challenge  inappropriate  behaviours  and
report concerns in line with procedures.

In  fulfilling  the  duties  of  this  role,  the  post  holder  may  come  into  contact  with  children  or
vulnerable adults.  Therefore, they must adhere to diocesan safeguarding procedures.

Probationary period: This position is subject to completion of an initial probationary period of
six months.

All  Diocesan  employees  are  always  expected  to  work  with  the  highest  standards  of  conduct.
Maintaining the respect and dignity for colleagues, clergy and visitors is essential. Employees are
also expected to support the creation of a warm, pleasant, and hospitable working environment.

Compiled By:

Reviewed By:

Parish Priest

Human Resources

Date:

Date:

February 2024

January 2026

I accept and agree with the details contained in this job description.

Signed by Employee:

Signed by Employer:

Date:

Date:

I  hereby  declare  that  I  have  received  and  understood  the  procedures  on  how  to  deal  with
allegations  or  concerns of  abuse  and  will  comply  with the  Church’s  Safeguarding  Policies  and
Procedures https://www.csas.uk.net/procedures-manual/

Print Name:

Signature:

Date:

Parish:

Salford Roman Catholic Diocesan Trustees Registered Charity
Registered Charity No. 250037

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