Cleaner 20 hrs/ week £24,303 (FTE)
Location: Elizabeth Fry Charity
Employment type: Permanent
Hours of work: 20 hours per week
We are looking for a part time (20 hours per week) Cleaner to join our small, committed team.
Salary: £24,303 (FTE)
We believe that providing a welcoming, safe environment for our residents is crucial in supporting them to make positive changes to their lives. We are looking for a Cleaner to work alongside our Housekeeper to ensure this is achieved. As Cleaner, as well as maintaining a high standard of cleaning in staff and communal areas, you will ensure bedrooms are made up ready for residents to arrive and prepare move on packs for residents moving into the community.
You will need to be responsible, adaptable, open-minded, and self-motivated, capable of working in a lively environment and sensitive to the needs of others.
You will join an enthusiastic, supportive, and committed team and will receive regular supervision and appropriate training for your particular needs.
What We Offer
- Access to Perkbox, an employee benefits platform.
- Confirmation in post bonus following successful completion of Probationary Period, as well as long term service awards at both three and ten years.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme.
- 25 days of annual leave + Bank Holidays per annum (pro rata), which increases with length of service.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Delivery of Services and Standards
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the Approved Premises, under the supervision of the Housekeeper (to include emptying bins, washing laundry, cleaning bathrooms and toilets, using the hoover/carpet cleaner).
- Ensure resident bedrooms are serviced promptly, in readiness for new arrivals.
- Complete all periodic tasks, such as flipping mattresses, dusting lampshades, cleaning interior windows and carpet cleaning.
- Work to daily job lists, as well as arrivals and departures lists.
- Alongside the Housekeeper, undertake general caretaking tasks around the Approved Premises, such as the replacement of light bulbs, general repairs etc.
- Complete Health and Safety checks, as required.
- Work as an effective member of the Elizabeth Fry Charity team, in accordance with agreed requirements and objectives.
Management of Physical and Financial Resources
Physical Resources
- Ensure that any health and safety and/or building maintenance issues are reported to the Referral and Premises Manager.
- Follow all health and safety, fire and Elizabeth Fry Charity security procedures.
Financial Resources
- Monitor the stock level of cleaning supplies.
General
- Contribute to the induction of new staff.
- Undertake training, as required by the Approved Premises Manager and Charity.
- Comply with all of Elizabeth Fry Charity policies and expectations.
- Undertake any other duties requested of you by the CEO/Operations Manager/Referral and Premises Manager/Finance Manager/Housekeeper, to ensure the Approved Premises is able to function as required.
Person Specification
Experience of cleaning or willingness to learn.
· Knowledge and understanding of professional boundaries
· A commitment to the work and values of Elizabeth Fry Charity
· High levels of enthusiasm, self – motivation and a “can do” attitude
· Enjoys using own initiative.
How to Apply
Please send a CV and a covering letter outlining why your skills and experience make you a good candidate for the role to Caroline.Wharton@justice.gov.uk
Interviews will be arranged as applications are received.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidates will be subject to a check by the Disclosure and Barring Service
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