Job title: Service Cleaner
Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon
Contract: 3-hours per week, part time (6-months fixed term, with potential to extend)
Payrate: £12.71 per hour
Job overview:
SWIS are seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by carrying out regular deep cleaning of all communal areas at our Head Office in Buckfastleigh.
You will play an important part in creating a homely, supportive atmosphere while being mindful of safeguarding responsibilities within a setting for young people. This role is fixed term initially for six months with potential to extend and may be achieved flexibly with a degree of working autonomy so long as young people's schedules are prioritised and their wellbeing emphasised at all times.
Key tasks:
- Carry out thorough deep cleaning of communal areas including kitchen, toilets, hallways, offices, children’s areas and staff areas.
- Ensure cleaning of doors, skirtings, walls and surfaces.
- Ensure hygiene and infection control standards are consistently met.
- Safely use cleaning products and equipment in line with health and safety regulations.
- Monitor and report any maintenance, health, or safety concerns to management.
- Dispose of waste safely and appropriately.
- Follow safeguarding policies and procedures, remaining vigilant to the needs and wellbeing of young people in the accommodation.
- Work flexibly and cooperatively as part of a supportive team.
- Respond and record any safeguarding issues in relation to young people in line with SWIS policies;
- Participate in and contribute to their own regular Supervision sessions, annual appraisal and service performance targets;
- Ensure their communications contribute to an effective staff team;
- Liaise in a professional manner at all times with neighbours and the local community;
- Participate in and contribute to regular staff meetings;
- Set high standards in respect to their own professional conduct and development.
Essential requirements:
- Driving licence and own vehicle (mileage will be paid)
- Previous cleaning experience, ideally in residential or social care settings.
- Awareness of safeguarding and ability to maintain professional boundaries with young people.
- Good understanding of health and safety and infection control.
- Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
- First aid or basic health & safety training.
All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
Equal Opportunities: SWIS is an Equal Opportunities Employer and has equal opportunities policies with which you are expected to comply at all times. We condemn all forms of harassment and actively seek to promote a workplace where employees are treated with dignity, respect and without bias. We are committed to ensuring that we fulfil our obligations to operate fairly, justly and in accordance with the laws outlined below. Specifically, no employee or potential employee shall be discriminated against on grounds of gender, race or disability. The expectations consistent with the Equality Act 2010 will be always met.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Everyone who works with children and young people has a responsibility for keeping them safe. SWIS is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of everyone who uses our services. The company is clear that this expectation is the primary duty of all staff and volunteers. No form of inappropriate behaviour around children and young people will be tolerated.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship in order to consider this position?
- How much cleaning experience do you have working in a social care setting?
Licence/Certification:
- UK driving licence and your own vehicle (required)
Work Location: In person
