Cleaner - Woodside School - ABC12582

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Aberdeen is seeking a part-time cleaner to perform cleaning duties with a commitment to safety and standards. Training is provided for candidates without prior experience. The role requires good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• A British Institute of Cleaning Science qualification or relevant demonstrable experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work alone or within a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out the tasks of the job.
• Competency in the use of all equipment issued.
• Competency in the use of all cleaning products used.

Job description

Overview

Job Description details as provided below.

Location

Woodside School, Aberdeen

Duration

Fixed Term, Part Time Monday to Friday 6pm to 10pm

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will be required to meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £30,727 per annum / £15.97 per hour)). The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee’s first FULL month’s salary payment.

Job Purpose / About the Role

To carry out cleaning duties to the hours and standard defined by the Service including opening and closing of buildings where applicable and ensuring work areas are left in a safe and secure manner.

Requirements

A British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) qualification or relevant demonstrable experience would be beneficial however not essential as full training is given.

Responsibilities

• Ability to work alone or within a team.
• Good communication skills
• Appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out the tasks of the job
• Competency in the use of all equipment issued.
• Competency in the use of all cleaning products used

The Individual

Please see Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a silver award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Role: We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our roles and who:

• have a disability
• are care-experienced and aged 16-29
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Further information can be found by contacting the Aberdeen City Council jobs team.