To maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across student accommodation facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation in all communal, residential, and operational areas. The role contributes directly to the comfort, wellbeing, and satisfaction of residents and visitors.
Key Objectives
· Deliver consistent and high-quality cleaning services across designated areas.
· Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
· Support a welcoming and well-maintained living environment for students.
· Work collaboratively with the wider facilities and accommodation team.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
· Carry out daily cleaning tasks in communal areas, corridors, kitchens, bathrooms, and other designated spaces.
· Perform deep cleaning duties during student changeovers, term breaks, or as scheduled.
· Replenish consumables such as soap, toilet paper, and bin liners as required.
· Safely use cleaning equipment and chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations and training.
· Report maintenance issues, health and safety concerns, or damage to the appropriate team.
· Ensure waste is collected, sorted, and disposed of correctly in line with recycling and environmental policies.
· Maintain cleaning records and checklists as required.
· Support occasional setup or cleaning for events, inspections, or emergency response.
· Wear appropriate uniform and PPE, and maintain a professional appearance at all times.
Other Responsibilities
· Maintain vigilance in identifying and reporting health and safety concerns across all cleaning zones and communal areas.
· Positively represent the organisation through professional conduct, reliability, and respectful engagement with students, staff, and visitors.
· Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive accommodation environment by upholding high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
· Uphold and promote the organisation’s values, including integrity, safety, and social responsibility.
· Adhere to internal policies and the Aspire Code of Conduct.
· Support diversity, equity, and inclusion across all team interactions and service delivery.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
· Previous experience in cleaning or housekeeping roles is desirable but not essential.
· Basic understanding of health and safety and hygiene practices.
· Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and manage time effectively.
· Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
· Friendly and approachable attitude with a willingness to support others.
· Physical ability to carry out manual tasks and operate cleaning equipment.
· Understanding of confidentiality and respectful conduct in residential settings.
Any other relevant comments
· Maintain active awareness of health and safety issues across all cleaning zones, including communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and reception spaces. Promptly report hazards or concerns to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for students, staff, and visitors.
· Positively represent the organisation through reliable service, professional conduct, and respectful engagement with residents and colleagues.
· Contribute to a welcoming and inclusive accommodation experience by upholding high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and responsiveness in all shared spaces.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Expected hours: 16.0 – 37.5 per week
Work Location: In person
