Cleaner

Old Moat; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Old Moat in Manchester is seeking a part-time cleaner to provide a flexible, customer-focused cleaning service within schools. The role runs 4 hours per day, 07:00-09:00 and 15:30-17:30, Monday to Friday.

You will work independently or as part of a team, following safety regulations and maintaining high cleanliness standards throughout school premises. DBS enhanced/standard disclosure checks apply. ASAP start.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or individually.
• Ability to understand simple instructions.
• Ability to carry out cleaning functions to specified standards.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and equipment (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Ensure duties are undertaken safely according to health and safety regulations and city council policies.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness inside and outside school buildings.
• Safekeep and return keys, observe building security and confidentiality.
• Care for cleaning equipment, materials and storage areas.
• Provide efficient waste disposal and removal services.
• Identify and report faults promptly.
• Prepare rooms for use and clear after events or functions.
• Participate in training as required.

Skills

Team player

Good communication

Instruction comprehension

Cleaning to standard

Equipment handling

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent, All year round including inset days & school holidays. Working Hours: Part Time, 4 hours per day (07:00 - 09:00 AND 15:30 - 17:30), Monday to Friday. Number of Positions: 1. Salary: £13,000 actual salary per annum. Start Date: ASAP.

We are seeking to appoint a cleaner to provide a flexible, seamless, customer focused cleaning service within schools.

Main duties and responsibilities will include:

• Ensure all duties are undertaken in a safe and responsible manner in accordance with requirements under Health & Safety regulations, established safe systems of work and City Council policies, practices and procedures
• Undertake duties connected with the cleanliness of the environment and school premises to maintain high standards in the internal and external appearance of school buildings
• Ensure the safekeeping and return of any keys issued for access to rooms and observing all procedures in respect of building security, energy conservation and confidentiality of information
• Assist in the care of equipment, materials and storage areas used in cleaning the building
• Provide an efficient and effective removal, storage and waste disposal service
• Identify and report building and equipment faults promptly
• Prepare rooms for use, including functions and events and clear rooms after use
• Participate in training as required

About the Candidate

The candidate will have:

• Ability to work as part of a team or individually
• Ability to develop good working relationships with all contacts
• Ability to understand simple instructions
• Ability to carry out cleaning functions and associated duties to specified standards
• Ability to use building cleaning materials and equipment in a range of situations (training will be provided where necessary)

Personal Style and Behaviour:

• Willingness to consent to and apply for an enhanced/standard Criminal Records Bureau disclosure check
• Commitment to continuous service improvement
• Personal commitment to self development
• Willingness to work flexibly and to undertake any other duties which contribute to the delivery of City Council services
• Willingness to carry out duties with regard to the City Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy

Interviews TBC

About Us

We offer a school that is:

• A Mindful employer
• Passionate about school improvement
• Inclusive, nurturing, welcoming and friendly
• An environment which encourages children to meet their full potential and develop skills for life
• An excellent staff team committed to achieving high standards, working in harmony
• Committed to continuous professional development

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.