Cleaner

Riverside; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK housing association is hiring a Cleaner to provide effective cleaning services for communal areas. The role requires a Full UK Driver’s License and experience in social housing. Responsibilities include cleaning the Neighbourhood office, assisting with refuse collection, and monitoring tenant issues as needed. Enjoy benefits like competitive pay, generous holidays, and opportunities for personal development. This is a permanent role based in West Bromwich, Birmingham.

Benefits

Competitive pay

28 days holidays plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Investment in your learning and development

Generous pension

Qualifications

• Full UK Driver’s License is essential.
• Experience of working within Social Housing is beneficial.
• Basic IT skills are required.
• Experience of providing a cleaning service is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective cleaning services within the PFI contract.
• Clean and sanitize communal areas and offices.
• Assist with refuse collection and managing minor cleaning situations.

Skills

Full UK Driver’s License

Experience of working within Social Housing

Basic IT Skills

Job description

Job Title : Cleaner

Contract Type : Permanent

Salary : £23,969.40 Per Annum

Working Hours : 35 hours per week

Working Pattern : Monday to Friday, 7am-3pm

Location : West Bromwich, Birmingham

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsorships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The difference you will make as Cleaner

To provide an effective and customer focused cleaning services within the PFI contract and to be responsible for the provision of an effective and customer focussed cleaning service.

About you

We are looking for someone with :

• Full UK Driver’s License.
• Experience of working within Social Housing.
• Basic IT Skills.

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy :

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and / or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to be considered.

Role Profile

Communal Services

• To provide a communal cleaning service.
• To provide a communal caretaking service as cover if required.
• Ensure all bin areas are cleaned and disinfected on a weekly basis.
• To keep all external areas clean and tidy.
• Assist with refuse collection and clearance of fly-tipping if required.
• To clean the Neighbourhood office.
• To clean the community bungalow.

Housing Services

• To assist in providing a sensitive and caring housing management service.
• To attend to minor and emergency cleaning situations.
• Provide basic cleaning services to low-level aids and adaptations (ramps and rails).
• To monitor tenants who may be experiencing difficulties, the Cleaner should keep the Housing Officer informed of tenant problems so that the necessary support and advice can be given.
• Assist with letter delivery and gaining access to properties for appointments as required.

Other Information

• To work within the boundaries of Health & Safety.
• To ensure compliance with Riverside’s Equality and Diversity policy, in respect of employment and service delivery.
• It must be understood that every employee has a responsibility to ensure that their work complies with all statutory requirements and with Standing Orders and Financial Regulations of Riverside Housing, and to ensure that all work functions are undertaken in accordance with health and safety legislation, codes of practice, and Riverside Housing safety plan.

Person specification

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Full UK Driver’s License
• Experience of working within Social Housing.
• Basic IT Skills.
• Experience of providing a cleaning service

Desirable

• Experience of gardening.
• Experience of working with tenants in the social housing sector.
• Understanding Health and Safety in communal areas within social housing.
• Experience in basic maintenance.