Cleaner

East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices; Framingham Earl; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional hospice organization in Framingham Earl seeks a dedicated Cleaner to maintain high hygiene standards in their facility. This role requires working 22.5 hours weekly, including every other weekend on a rotating basis. Responsibilities include cleaning tasks, laundry management, and adhering to safety regulations. Candidates should have cleaning experience and a valid driving license. Join us to contribute significantly to the care and comfort of children and their families.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Subsidised meals

NHS pension continuation

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance

Free eye tests

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper.
• Current full, valid driving license.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties per the hospice cleaning schedule.
• Wash, dry, and iron linens using hospice laundry.
• Maintain safe storage of cleaning materials as directed.

Skills

High standard of cleanliness

Planning and organisational skills

Ability to respond to unexpected priorities

Job description

Join our team at East Anglia Childrens Hospices (EACH) and make a real difference.We are looking for a dedicated Cleaner to provide an efficient, high-quality housekeeping at our purpose built hospice, The Nook, outside Norwich.This is a vital role in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children, young people, and their families.

Note: internally known as 'Housekeeper'

Working Pattern:

22.5 hours per week, working 3 days over a 7 day working week

* Includes working every other weekend on a rota basis *

£24,000 FTE per annum (£12.37 per hour) + circa £2,000 per annum in weekend enhancements based on working 2 out or 4 weekends, rates as below:

+ 30% Saturdays& Evenings

+ 60% Sundays& Bank Holidays

Main duties of the job

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with hospice standards.
• Wash, dry, and iron clothes, bed linen, towels, and soft furnishings.
• Maintain safe storage and use of cleaning materials in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Work as part of a team providing 7-day cover.

About us

Comprehensive range of benefits:

Freeonsite parking & subsidised meals at our hospices

Poolcar provided when working in the community

NHSpension - continuation if already contributing

EnhancedAnnual leave Entitlement - 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays

AVIVApension package up to 7% Employer Contribution including Life Assurance

Freeeye tests & cycle to work scheme

East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) supports families and caresfor children and young people with life threatening conditions acrossCambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.

At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.

Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.

Job responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as laid down in the Hospice cleaning schedule, and as instructed by the Facilities Site Manager, Care Manager or Service Manager.
• Wash, dry and iron clothes, bed linen, towels and soft furnishings using the hospice laundry.
• Ensure that all cleaning materials are stored as directed.
• Understand C.O.S.H.H. Regulations, and ensure that only the cleaning products listed are used.
• Inform the Facilities Site Manager when stocks of cleaning materials are running low.
• Liaise with the Facilities Site Manager to ensure that Department of Health guidelines on cleaning standards are adhered to.
• All duties are shared on a rota basis with other members of the Housekeeping team, providing 7 day cover.
• Maintain a safe and hygienic kitchen environment.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience as a Cleaner/Housekeeper

Knowledge/ training

• Understanding of COSHH

Skills and abilities

• High standard of cleanliness to meet Department of Health and infection control requirements
• Ability to identify and respond to unexpected priorities as they occur.
• Planning and organisational skills.

Other Requirements

• Current full, valid driving license

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.