Cleaner

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A local charity in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Cleaner to maintain a clean and welcoming environment. This part-time role involves various cleaning tasks and requires someone who is reliable, flexible, and a team player. Join us to support individuals with learning disabilities in a friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

5% pension

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays

Health scheme after qualifying period

Qualifications

• Comfortable communicating with people with a learning disability.
• Reliable and takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning of communal areas, toilets, and offices.
• Sanitation and waste management duties.
• Maintaining stock levels of cleaning supplies.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

We're Hiring: Cleaner (12 hours/week)

3 x 4-hour shifts to be worked between 11am-5pm. Hours and days of week to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway

We are a small, busy local charity supporting people with a learning disability, and we’re looking for a dedicated, flexible Cleaner to join our team. We’re holding a Recruitment Day on Tuesday 10th June 11am-2pm. We’d love to meet anyone interested in the cleaning role. It’s a great opportunity to find out more about the position, meet some of the team, and see what it’s like at Sheffield Mencap & Gateway. Applicants must complete and submit an application form by Thursday 5th June to be considered for the role. You can download the form from our website at www.sheffieldmencap.org.uk or contact the Mencap Office at [e-mail] for a copy or further information.

About the role:

This is more than just a cleaning job – you’ll play an important part in helping us maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our members, staff, and visitors.

Key responsibilities:

1. General cleaning of communal areas, toilets, activity rooms, and offices including dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming floors and surfaces
2. Sanitation: Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, changing areas, kitchens, and other high traffic areas
3. Waste management: Emptying bins and ensuring correct waste disposal
4. Supply management: Maintaining stock levels of cleaning supplies and toiletries (hand towels, toilet paper, and hand wash)
5. Specialised cleaning: Undertaking deep cleaning such as window cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen equipment, buffing floors, cleaning furniture, etc.
6. Cleaning of kitchen supplies: tea towels, clothes, tablecloths, aprons, etc.
7. Unpacking deliveries, supporting the office manager as required
8. Adapting cleaning tasks around our busy programme of services
9. Interacting respectfully and appropriately with people with a learning disability
10. Supporting a positive and inclusive atmosphere in our building
11. Any other duties assigned by the line manager

We’re looking for someone who is:

1. Reliable and takes pride in their work
2. Comfortable communicating with people with a learning disability
3. Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy centre
4. Friendly, enthusiastic, and a team player

Location:

Sheffield

Type of Contract:

Part Time

Hours:

12 hours per week

Additional Benefits:

5% pension, 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, and health scheme after qualifying period.

Closing Date:

05-06-2025

How to Apply:

Please visit our website to download the application pack or email [e-mail]. If you have questions about the role, contact Natalie Shaw at [e-mail].