Cleaner- CS11847

Warwick College Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is looking for a dedicated cleaner to work on-site, ensuring cleanliness in a student environment. The role is part-time, 15 hours a week, and requires reliability, teamwork, and an understanding of safeguarding. Prior experience in cleaning or domestic work is essential, along with the ability to follow instructions and maintain discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning/domestic work.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas as directed to cleaning specification.
• Use electrical equipment, vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines.
• Clean hard floors, carpets, walls, glass, etc.
• Remove bodily fluids as required.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and report maintenance issues.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Instruction Following

Flexibility

Reliability

Discretion

Confidentiality

Equality and Diversity Knowledge

Safeguarding Knowledge

Job description

Overview

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with 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.

The role involves working within Regulated Activity under the Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children Act 1989). Offers of appointment are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, safeguarding understanding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within Regulated Activity in a specific place (i.e. the College). 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 kept 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.