Cleaner

Salutem Care and Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in Nottingham is seeking a Domestic Support staff member. The role involves ensuring cleanliness and infection control standards, allowing residents to thrive in a clean and safe environment. Ideal candidates should have previous cleaning experience, particularly in care settings, and a respectful attitude towards residents. The position offers emotional, medical, financial, and physical support as part of a caring team.

Benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance

Free Online GP access

Gym discounts

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, especially in a care setting is preferred.
• Understanding of infection control and health & safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Respectful attitude towards residents and ability to communicate well.
• Physical capability to perform cleaning tasks including lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize communal areas and resident rooms.
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors and carpets.
• Dispose of waste safely following infection control procedures.
• Maintain high hygiene standards to prevent infection spread.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Knowledge of infection control

Good communication skills

Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks

Job description

About The Company

At Salutem Care and Education, we are dedicated to ensuring that the individuals we support receive exceptional, empowering care from a team of highly trained and compassionate staff, within environments that are both warm and nurturing. We pride ourselves on being innovative, solution-focused, and committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for every person in our care.

About The Role

The Ark is a day service enabling the people we support to live meaningful and fulfilled lives, and we need support to do so. We are recruiting someone to support is in the role of domestic support, ensuring service cleanliness, working alongside the team to manage infection control standards and ensuring the people we support are able to attend a clean and safe environment.

What You’ll Do

• Clean and sanitize communal areas, resident rooms, bathrooms, and staff facilities
• Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors and carpets
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely, following infection control procedures
• Clean windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces
• Replenish cleaning supplies and report shortages or equipment faults
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely in line with COSHH regulations
• Maintain high hygiene standards to prevent infection spread

What We’re Looking For

• Previous cleaning experience (care setting experience is a bonus)
• Knowledge of infection control and health & safety practices
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Good communication skills and a respectful attitude towards residents
• Physical ability to perform cleaning tasks (lifting, bending, standing for long periods)

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a caring team that values cleanliness and safety as much as we value our residents’ comfort. We offer a supportive environment and the chance to make a positive impact every day.

Our Core Values

• Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential.
• Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes.
• Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support.
• Unique: Innovating without compromising quality.
• Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect.
• Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved.
• Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities.

Why Choose Us?

• Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support.
• Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support.
• Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance.
• Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities.

Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace in the UK & Ireland. We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding.

Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well‑being of children, young adults and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks.