Cleaner- CS11847

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational institution in the UK is seeking a part-time cleaning staff member to maintain cleanliness across the college. Responsibilities include using cleaning equipment, managing supplies, and adhering to safeguarding practices. Previous cleaning experience is essential, alongside reliability and the ability to work in a team-oriented, student-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or domestic work.
• Ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Willingness to adapt to a student environment.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas to specified standards.
• Use various cleaning equipment appropriately.
• Report maintenance issues and manage cleaning supplies.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Reliability

Understanding of Equality and Diversity

Understanding of Safeguarding

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Scrubbing machines

Polishing machines

Job description

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Team.

The post is 15 hours a week, 6.30am to 9.30am and it is Term Time Only 37 weeks/year.

Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children's Act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To clean all areas as directed to cleaning specification and secure all areas after completion of work tasks.
• Be competent in the use of electrical equipment, vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, polishing machines etc.
• To clean hard floors, carpets, walls, glass, light fittings etc.
• To remove bodily fluids spillages as required.
• Wear appropriate supplied uniform PPE etc.
• Ensure personal housekeeping of cleaning equipment is keep and maintained to a high standard including collecting and emptying bins.
• Reporting any maintenance issues and carrying out replenishment of consumables.
• Liaise with the line manager on a regular basis regarding supplies and consumables and any cleaning issues.
• Undertake training on a regular basis, related to Housekeeping issues, to Include Health and Safety, Coshh, Risk Assessments, Drugs Awareness etc.

Essential Attainments

• Experience of cleaning/domestic work.

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• To be able to use own initiative and manage your area of work.
• To follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Flexible - The post holder will be required to undertake other duties as directed.
• Reliability is essential.
• Happy to work in a student environment.
• Discretion and Confidentiality is a requirement.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality and Diversity.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours which support the Core Values of the College.