Casual Cleaners

Trafford Council; Trafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Cycle-to-work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Training and development

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Trafford Council is seeking cleaners in the Trafford area on a part-time, term-time basis. Interview is in person; full training is provided, and DBS checks will be carried out as part of safeguarding.

The role operates under EPIC values and a pro rata FTE salary, paid in monthly instalments. Roles involve cleaning duties in schools, with a commitment to Real Living Wage and flexible perks, benefiting staff wellbeing and development within the community.

Qualifications

• Experience is not essential; full training will be provided.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be required and processed for this appointment.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning tasks to ensure clean and welcoming school environments.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and relevant hygiene standards.
• Support safeguarding requirements and maintain a safe, supportive school setting.

Skills

Reliability

Enthusiastic

Job description

Working Pattern: part time and term time (depending on location)

Interview Type: In Person

Please Note: This role is paid on a term time only, pro rata basis. The Full Time Equivalent (FTE) salary shown above will be adjusted (pro rata) based on the number of weeks and hours you are contracted to work. The pro rata salary shown (in brackets) reflects this adjustment and will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments throughout the year.

Real Living Wage Employer: We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer. This means we pay all our staff at least the Real Living Wage.

Where the lowest hourly rate falls below the Real Living Wage, we apply a pay supplement to bring earnings up to this level.

About the Role

Operational Services for Education are currently recruiting for Cleaners within the Trafford area.
About You

If you are reliable and enthusiastic and want to feel part of the community spirit we would welcome your application to join our team.

Experience is not essential as full training will be provided.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure form will be required and processed for this appointment.

Our EPIC values are really important to us they are Empowering, People centred, Inclusive and Collaborative and they are a cornerstone for how we work with our partners and residents to help us achieve our vision to make Trafford a better place for everyone. If you share our values and have the same passion to make children and young people’s lives better then we want to hear from you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Additional Information

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.

Find Out More.

For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.

If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the Operational Services for Education Team on 0161 912 5556

Why Trafford?

Behind every great school is a team of dedicated people who help children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. At Trafford Council our cleaning and catering teams play a vital role in day-to-day school life, creating a clean and welcoming environment and providing nutritious meals that fuel young minds.

Trafford is a vibrant, ambitious and inclusive borough, serving over 235,000 residents across four thriving town centres. With more than 60 parks and green spaces and a strong network of schools at the heart of our communities, the work you’ll do every day truly matters.

Our Values...

Our culture is shaped by our EPIC Values. They guide how we treat one another, how we work alongside schools, and how we show care and respect for the children, families and communities we serve.

As part of our catering/cleaning team, you’ll be part of a team where you’re valued, respected and supported every day. If you share our values and have a passion for making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

What you'll love about working with us...

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer:

• Real Living Wage Commitment.
• Flexible Perks: Access to discounted schemes such as cycle-to-work and home technology.
• Pension Security: Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, helping to protect your future.
• Training and Development: Full training will be provided, with opportunities to gain food hygiene, health and safety and other role related training.
• Wellbeing First: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including free resources and toolkits, alongside free counselling and a 24/7 helpline.

Key Information...

• Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile.
• Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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Supporting Documents

Role Profile