Cleaner

ORWELL HOUSING ASSOCIATION; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 8,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (pro rata) + bank hols

Free DBS checks

Orwell Academy training & progression

Wellbeing programme

Health plan (Cashback)

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a part-time Cleaner for Levington Court in Lowestoft. The role covers cleaning communal and staff areas, maintaining high infection-control standards and assisting with empty room preparation.

You will work 15 hours per week with a salary of £12.77 per hour (£9,963.00 per year) and may have DBS checks, training and development opportunities through the Orwell Academy.

Qualifications

• Clean, welcoming spaces across communal and staff areas.
• Maintain infection-control standards to ensure a safe environment.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations for storage facilities.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning according to schedules: daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly.
• Keep storage tidy and locked per COSHH.
• Report worn or damaged items for replacement.
• Dispose of litter and keep areas tidy.
• Carry out other cleaning tasks as directed by the Service Manager (e.g., voids).

Job description

Cleaner - Levington Court, Lowestoft Salary: £12.77 per hour; £9,963.00 per year (FTE £25,239.59 per annum) Hours: 15 hours per week; Permanent Ref: LC069

Are you looking for a part-time cleaning role?

We have a great opportunity to work as a Cleaner in our extra care setting, Levington Court, Lowestoft, Suffolk.

We're looking for someone who takes pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces across all communal and staff areas- from corridors and stairways to offices, kitchens, and more. You'll also help prepare empty rooms and maintain strong infection-control standards to ensure a safe, spotless environment for everyone.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning in accordance with agreed schedules, covering daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks.


• Being responsible for keeping storage facilities tidy and locked when not in use in accordance with COSHH regulations.


• Being responsible for reporting any items which are becoming worn or damaged and needing replacement.


• Removing and disposing of litter and keep all communal and staff areas tidy.


• Carrying out any other cleaning works as directed by the Service Manager (such as voids).

Your duties will include:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.


• Please note that bank‑holiday work may be required as part of this role.


• Free DBS checks.


• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.


• Wellbeing programme.Great training and development opportunities.


• Cashback Health plan.


• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.

More about Levington Court…

Levington Court is situated in close proximity of Lowestoft's picturesque seaside location offering many local amenities. Levington Court is close to doctor's surgeries, dentists, restaurants and traditional sea side shops.

Levington Court is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping to live independently for as long as possible. It gives the security and privacy of a home with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24‑hour care services if they are needed. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

Interview Date: W/C 14th September

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer employment practices and upholding the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

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We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

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