Cleaner - Lansbury Bridge

St Helens Council; St Helens; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

St Helens Council is recruiting for cleaners across our 55 primary and 5 secondary schools in the Borough. Roles can be full-time, part-time or term-time, with training provided and a commitment to safe, clean environments for staff, pupils and the public.

Successful applicants will join a team dedicated to high standards of cleanliness and community support, with opportunities to balance work with life commitments and development through the Council's training programmes.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• All cleaners work individually or as part of a team to complete daily cleaning routines in line with health and safety policy to ensure safe working practices.
• You will be comfortable and confident in communicating with managers, colleagues and members of the public in accordance with council policy.

Job description

Our Schools Traded teams are proud to deliver services across 55 Primary and 5 Secondary Schools in the Borough. Our workforce provides services to schools day in and day out, making a positive impact on the lives of real people within the community and beyond. The dedication, professionalism and strength of our workforce is demonstrated every day and all of our employeesprovide an essential service ensuring working areas are a safe environment for themselves, staff, pupils, and the public.

Employee benefits that make a difference

We have a comprehensive benefits package on offer including a wide range of financial options, benefits and rewards for you and your family. You can view more details on our careers site, and find out what our employees have to say about how our benefits make a difference to them.

Change to working patterns that work for you

Roles that could offer you the flexible working option or work-life balance you are looking for , including part-time and term-time only roles – and you can help change the lives of real people in your community.

How far could a career change take you?

Looking to return to work after a break, or make a career change? We’ll help you develop the skills to make change happen with career boosting training and development. Switching to a role at any point in your career at your local council means you could go further than you think. Application support and frequently asked questions are available on our careers site.

Roles that matter..

All of our cleaners work individually or as part of a team to complete daily cleaning routines in accordance with health & safety policy & procedure to ensuring safe working practices are always upheld.

You don't need experience to apply for our cleaning roles as full training will be provided, and we welcome applications from individuals who share our commitment to supporting our communities.

If you are comfortable and confident in being able to communicate with managers, colleagues, and members of the public in accordance with council policy then we would like to hear from you.

You can find more details about what the role involves in the attached Job Description.

Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.

The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.

The council runs a Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Full details are available on our careers site.

This post is subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

You can review full Job Description and Person Specifications as attachments with this advert.

St Helens Council is officially recognised as one of the region’s leading fair employers, achieving accredited status under the Liverpool City Combined Authority Fair Employment Charter. The Charter recognises the ongoing commitment to fair pay, secure work, training & progression & staff well-being whilst celebrating employers who go above and beyond for their workforce providing an inclusive and supportive environment.

NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life, All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership

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