Vacancy
Post: Cleaner
Hours: 12.5 hrs per week 2.5 hours per day Monday - Friday 4:30 PM -7:00 PM
Salary: NMW - £26,247.00 (pro rata)
Reference Number: CleaningAUG26
Summary of role
You will be responsible for a wide range of cleaning duties and responsibilities, which include ensuring that areas of work allocated are cleaned to the required standard. Main duties will be to carry out a range of cleaning activities such as mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, offices, classrooms and various other areas ensuring that all areas are cleaned to the highest standards.
Other responsibilities will include monitoring the facilities and replenishing supplies in the toilets and kitchen areas as needed. At time you may be responsible for securely locking the building at the end of your shift.
We are looking for a trustworthy and reliable individual to join our cleaning team. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, be self-motivated and punctual, and have excellent attention to detail. Previous cleaning experience is preferred.
Activate is a registered charity which was founded in 2005. We deliver personalised educational and vocational programmes for young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities in Knowsley..
Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and appointment will only be confirmed if a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure is obtained from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Full Job Description, Application Form, Diversity Monitoring Form and Privacy Policy can be downloaded from our website https://activateces.org.uk/vacancies/ Completed application to be submitted to jobs@activateces.org.uk before closing date of 11/08/2026. Reference No: CleanerAUG26.
Job Description
| Job title Cleaner | |
| Reporting Princiapal | |
| Main tasks & Responsibilities To be responsible for cleaning the whole facility | |
| To vacuum all carpeted areas and to wash, mop or buff the floors To clean all uncarpeted floors thoroughly To empty and clean bins and remove waste to designated areas To spot and clean spillages To dust/wash carefully with clean dusters/ cloths ledges, skirting boards and other | |
Person Specification
| Essential | Desirable | |
| Qualifications | ||
| None – willing to undergo appropriate training | ✓ | |
| Practical Skills | ||
| Ability to understand and comply with work instruction(written and verbal) | ✓ | |
| Methodical approach to cleaning | ✓ | |
| Ability to follow manufactures instruction regards tocleaning chemical usage | √ | |
| Experience | ||
| Experience of cleaning in a professional/workenvironment | √ | |
| Use of buffing and vacuuming equipment | √ | |
| Special Aptitudes required | ||
| Flexible | √ | |
| Practical | ✓ | |
| Capable of moderate physical activity i.e. use ofbuffing and vacuuming equipment | √ | |
| Able to apply Health & Safety Procedures | √ | |
| Cable and willing to work own initiative | ✓ | |
| Ability to priorities work | √ | |
| Ability to manage time effectively | √ |