Cleaner

CareTech; Galston; On-site; GBP 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Galston is seeking a Part Time Cleaner to maintain high cleanliness standards within a childcare setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in cleaning, be able to work with initiative, and be committed to safeguarding young people. This role offers flexible hours and a chance to make a meaningful impact in a care environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning role, preferably in a care environment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Commitment to safeguarding young people's welfare.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high cleanliness standards throughout the home.
• Liaise with staff regarding daily chores.
• Report maintenance issues to management.

Skills

High standard of cleanliness

Ability to use initiative

Communication with management

Job description

Overview

Location: Galston

Contract: Full Time

Role Type: Permanent

Working hours per week: 20

Salary: £23,023

Closing Date: Monday 27 October 2025

Job title: Part Time Cleaner for Residential Childcare

About Us

Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

In your new role

Cleaning

• To ensure a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, including the kitchen and bathrooms at all times
• Liaise with management and staff in relation to daily chores requiring completion
• Ensure any hazardous material is locked away when not in use
• Ensure any maintenance issues are reported to your line manager in a timely manner
• Ability to use your initiative with regards to areas needing cleaned
• To carry out deep cleans in the building as required or requested by your line manager

Other Requirements

• Responsibility for ensuring and promoting the safeguarding of any young people that you may come into contact with
• Work in accordance with Spark of Genius vision and aims
• Co-operate with the company in complying with Health and Safety requirements, follow Company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions
• The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time
• It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times
• Any other reasonable management instruction

The above job description forms part of your main terms and conditions of employment. The Company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime within legal notification frameworks, however, not outside what is considered reasonable to the original post.