Cleaner

Spinx; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension

Wellbeing support

Birthday leave

Job summary

Rethink Mental Illness in Wolverhampton is seeking a part-time Cleaner to join our team. The role covers 12 hours per week across 4 days, with flexible working times and a pro-rated salary from the full-time £24,545.

You will maintain a safe, welcoming environment across our facilities, handling tasks like dusting, vacuuming, mopping, cleaning windows, restocking supplies, and safe waste handling. The position emphasises COSHH compliance, independence, and reliable teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in an office or similar setting.
• Understanding of health and safety at work legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality cleaning across all areas: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and washing up.
• Clean internal windows and glass, empty bins, monthly deep-clean and disinfection.
• Restock essential supplies and wash reusable cloths and rags.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and keep accurate records; assist with stock ordering.
• Follow cleaning rota and work with the Service Manager to keep a practical timetable.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks as needed, e.g. adjusting toilet seats or unclogging sinks.
• Work safely and professionally, following COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.
• Report pest issues to supervisor or senior staff.
• Work independently, stay organized and adapt to changing tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality and build positive working relationships.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Health & safety

Time management

Job description

Join Our Team as a Cleaner

Location: Wolverhampton

Role: Part-time role - 12 hours per week, over 4 days, 3 hours per day - Flexible working times

*Full-time salary equivalent - £24,545 per annum (Pro-rated for part-time hours)

Victoria Court

24/7 specialist 16-bed nursing home in Wolverhampton, supporting people aged 18-65 with mental health diagnoses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, and other complex needs. We provide accommodation, nursing care, rehabilitation, resettlement, step-down support, and short-term 7-day crisis placements in a safe, welcoming, and recovery-focused environment. Our person-centred approach helps individuals build confidence, develop independence, manage their mental health, and achieve their personal goals. Our service offers 5 step-down placements, 7 rehabilitation placements, 4 flexible rehabilitation/step-down placements, and short-term crisis support, enabling us to meet a wide range of needs. We're proud to be a friendly and supportive place to work, where colleagues are valued, teamwork is encouraged, and everyone has the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people's recovery journeys every day.

Victoria Court is accessible by car, train and bus. There are also free staff parking spaces on-site.

My duties and responsibilities as a Cleaner:

You will play an important part in keeping our environment safe, welcoming, and well-maintained. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Carry out high-quality cleaning across all areas, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and washing up.
• Clean internal windows and glass, empty bins and complete monthly deep-cleaning and disinfection.
• Restock essential supplies (hand wash, toilet paper, cleaning materials) and wash reusable cloths and rags.
• Maintain cleaning equipment, keep accurate records and support with ordering new stock when required.
• Follow the cleaning rota and work with the Service Manager to keep a practical timetable.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as adjusting toilet seats or unclogging sinks.
• Work safely and professionally, following COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Report any pest issues immediately to a supervisor or senior staff member.
• Work independently, stay organised and adapt to changing tasks when needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and build positive working relationships with the wider team.

Essential experience, skills required for this role:

• You'll have previous cleaning experience, ideally within an office building and have a good understanding of the health and safety at work legislation, in particular, operating the highest cleaning standards and operating safely at work.
• You'll be able to prioritise the high-risk areas of cleaning and coordinate tasks accordingly
• You'll have the ability to use own initiative
• You'll work to agreed plans
• You'll have good time management, organisation and communication skills

Why join Rethink Mental Illness?

We believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to be themselves. You'll benefit from:

• An inclusive culture, with colleague-led staff networks for Disability & Neurodiversity, Race & Ethnicity, LGBTQIA+, Gender Equality and Menopause.
• Flexible working and 25 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays and your birthday off), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• Wellbeing support including our Wellbeing Hub, Employee Assistance Programme, Wellbeing Champions and Unmind.
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career.
• Financial and family benefits including a contributory pension, enhanced family leave and travel schemes.
• Recognition and rewards including discounts, cashback offers and a Blue Light Card.
• Referral bonus where you can earn up to £300 for introducing someone to our team.

Our commitment to inclusion

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and a signatory to the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We're also committed to becoming a truly anti-racist employer, campaigning organisation and service provider supported by a multi-year equity, diversity and inclusion programme of work. For more information please view https://www.rethink.org/media/hdtjjy5b/revised-edi-plan-rethink.pdf

We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and want everyone to have the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during recruitment or when in your role, please let us know and we will work with you to understand what support you need.