Cleaner

Carer Support Wiltshire; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 8,900 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Wellbeing team

Pilates and Yoga classes

Free parking

Subsidised restaurant and shop

Healthshield plan

31 days holiday

Job summary

The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon, is seeking a flexible and friendly Cleaner to join our Estates and Facilities team. This part-time, permanent role (15 hours per week) operates on a two-week rolling shift pattern and requires cleaning of public and staff areas to a high standard.

We offer life assurance, holiday entitlement (31 days rising with service), a wellbeing team, parking, and a subsidised restaurant and shop. Salary is £9,914 per annum. Closing date: 29 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.
• Able to implement and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A real team player.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Full valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out cleaning duties effectively and promptly.
• Assist with a safe, responsive cleaning service for events and activities.
• Use cleaning materials safely following COSHH instructions.
• Clean all public areas, offices and toilets around the main sanctuary sites.
• Deal with incidents and accidents promptly and effectively.
• Keep cleaning equipment tidy and in good condition.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Time management

Initiative

Team player

Self-motivation

Driving licence

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner.

Job title: Cleaner

Salary: £9,914 per annum

Contract: Permanent

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys worldwide. Our vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life, and our mission is to improve the lives of donkeys every day. We will achieve this by transforming the lives of donkeys in need worldwide by fostering greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

We have an excellent opportunity for a flexible and friendly individual to join our Estates and Facilities department as Cleaner. Ideally possessing previous cleaning experience, you will ensure that all public and staff areas of the main sanctuary sites are kept in a safe and clean condition and presented to the highest standard.

About you:

• Able to implement and adhere to standards and procedures.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent in English.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• A real team player.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Full valid driving licence.

About the role:

Your principal duties and responsibilities will include –

• Ensuring all cleaning duties are carried out effectively and promptly.
• Assisting with a safe, responsive and efficient cleaning service for all events and activities.
• Ensuring safe and proper use of correct cleaning materials for each specific job following COSHH instructions.
• Cleaning all public areas, offices and toilets around the main sanctuary sites.
• Dealing with incidents and accidents promptly and effectively.
• Keeping cleaning equipment in a tidy and clean condition and ensuring the equipment is of a good standard.

What we offer in return:

Based in Sidmouth, Devon – an area of outstanding natural beauty – this is a part-time, permanent contract starting as soon as possible, Working a 15 hours per week.

Shift Pattern (Two-Week Rolling Schedule)

Week 1

• Monday & Tuesday: 06.00 - 09.00
• Saturday: 11.30 - 19.00.
• Sunday: 14.00 - 19.00

Week 2

• Monday & Tuesday: 06.00 - 09.00
• Thursday & Friday: 16.00 - 19.00
• Saturday & Sunday:Off

This position operates on a two-week rolling shift pattern, alternating between the schedules outlined above.

Life assurance.

31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service. Pro rata for part-tm working.

Wellbeing team.

Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

Long service awards.

Healthshield plan –

• Reimbursement of some medical expenses up to the specified limits per membership.
• Offers, discounts and cashback on shopping, travel and entertainment from participating outlets.
• Access to a 24/7 GP and counselling service.

Free parking.

Subsidised restaurant and shop.

Closing date for completed applications: Thursday 29 October 2026

The Donkey Sanctuary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults), and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.