Job Introduction
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks if relevant to their role.
Join Us as a Cleaner
The National Autistic Society helps create a world that works for autistic people and within our Corporate Services support the teams who champion the rights and interests of autistic people and their families. We have a rewarding opportunity for a Cleaner within the Estates Team. If you share our values and want to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are: https://www.autism.org.uk/
About the Team
Our supported living service in Catrine specialises in supporting individuals with autism and learning disabilities. The team is focused on creating a safe, supportive, and person-centred environment that promotes independence, wellbeing, and quality of life for the people we support. You will work alongside colleagues who are committed to maintaining high standards of care and living conditions.
About the Role
As a Cleaner, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment across the service. Your work will directly support the wellbeing, comfort, and dignity of the individuals we support, as well as staff and visitors. You will carry out a range of cleaning duties, follow health and safety procedures, and support the smooth running of the service through your attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
What You’ll Do
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Clean offices and designated areas, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping floors, and cleaning surfaces
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Sanitise high-touch areas such as door handles and shared equipment
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Maintain cleanliness of restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors
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Dispose of waste and recycling in line with procedures
What We’re Looking For
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Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards
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Ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and work independently
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Good communication skills with the ability to work sensitively with others
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A positive, caring attitude and an interest in supporting autistic individuals
Click here for the Job Description
This role is for a part-time position at 13.5 Hours per week.
This role is on-site, based at Daldorch House.
What we can offer you
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Pension– Auto-enrolled pension scheme.
- Annual Leave– 33 days (including public holidays). You can buy or sell leave each year.
- Training– Great induction and training, including autism training.
- Discounts– Online staff discount scheme for shopping, cycling, tech, and more (e.g., Asda, Tesco, Nike, Apple).
- Healthcare– Cash plan for permanent staff.
- Life Assurance– 2x your base salary.
- Flexible Benefits– Options like private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
- Support– 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
- Mindfulness– Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
- Blue Light Card– Eligibility for discounts.
About our application process
You will be required to upload your CV. If you are providing a supporting statement, please consider the following:
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Look at the job description and person specification.
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Tell us how your skills and experience match the role.
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Give examples if you can.
We might close this job advert early if we get lots of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults & children at the National Autistic Society, some roles require employees to have a criminal background check. Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from autistic people.
We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.
Important Information
Agencies need not apply.
Please note the National Autistic Society are unable to provide sponsorship for Visas.
The National Autistic Society may use artificial intelligence (AI) to assist our recruitment team with reviewing applications for this role. All application decisions are made by people and are not determined automatically by AI.
