Respite Cleaner

The Next Step Trust

Person Specification:  Respite Cleaner

ATTRIBUTES

ESSENTIAL

DESIRABLE

Work Related
Experience &
Associated Skills

Good basic literacy and numeracy
skills.

Previous experience of commercial
cleaning.

HOW
IDENTIFIED
Application Form
Interview

Ability to lone work and be a key
holder, responsible for the security of
the buildings.

Attention to detail and ability to work on
own initiative.

Organisational and time management
skills and the ability to balance work
tasks.

Knowledge/understanding of Health &
Safety issues. Understand COSHH
regulations and manual handling
along with Infection prevention
Control.

Knowledge of different cleaning
products.

Knowledge of basic safety and fire
procedures.

Ability to be approachable and helpful.

Interview

Ability to communicate effectively at all
levels, in person and in writing.

Ability to use own initiative to identify
and prioritise tasks.

Reliable and conscientious.
Be prepared to work across sites as
required.

Be prepared to work flexibly.

Application Form
Interview

Specialist
Knowledge &
Personal
Attributes

Specialist
Working
Conditions

Being prepared to work extra hours
over some Bank Holiday periods to
enable deep cleans of sites.

To provide holiday cover for the
cleaning staff across the sites as
required.