Cleaner - Bridgend ABBA

The Wallich; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wallich seeks a dedicated cleaning operative for the Alternative to Bed and Breakfast Accommodation project in Bridgend. This role involves ensuring high cleaning standards in shared and private areas, promoting a safe and welcoming environment for residents. Candidates must possess a valid driving license and a strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning communal and residential areas.
• Ability to maintain hygiene standards.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleaning of communal and staff areas.
• Carry out cleaning of void rooms efficiently.
• Log maintenance issues and request repairs as needed.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to Detail

Job description

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 09:00-17:00 with some flexibility

The Wallich is a leading homelessness and rough sleeping charity in Wales. For more information about our innovative work to support people across the country, visit The Wallich website. Find out about Wales' leading homelessness charity, The Wallichwww.thewallich.com/about-us

Project Description

The project operates across Bridgend and works with priority needs homeless people to provide housing related support within temporary accommodation as a safe alternative to Bed and Breakfast accommodation. The service provides residential support with the aim of meeting individuals’ needs, which promote independence and lead to a sustainable move-on. The project is funded through the Supporting People Programme Grant and is required to meet the Welsh Government’s National Outcomes Framework. The Framework’s four main aims are:

- Promoting Personal and Community Safety

- Promoting Independence and Control

- Promoting Economic Progress and Financial Control

- Promoting Health and Wellbeing

Purpose of Role

To be responsible for the cleaning of the Alternative to Bed and Breakfast Accommodation (ABBA) housing project in Bridgend. In addition to the cleaning of the communal areas and staff areas, the post holder will ensure that any cleaning of void rooms is carried out efficiently to keep periods between a resident moving out and another moving in to a minimum and that the accommodation is maintained at an acceptable standard. On occasion the post holder may need to log maintenance issues on the organisational database and request a repair.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS disclosure.

Please note: Driving licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role.

We are not utilising agencies with this role and kindly ask that agencies do not approach to assist us with this vacancy.

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Employee Benefits

Closing date for this vacancy is 30th June 2025 at 09:00am.

The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact [e-mail] or call 02920 668 464