Cleaning Assistant

Emmanuel College, Gateshead; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Cleaning Assistant to join their team. This role involves maintaining the cleanliness of the college, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, fulfilling various cleaning duties and adhering to health and safety standards. The college values a positive attitude and strong work ethic, making this an ideal opportunity for those who take pride in their work. Enjoy a supportive workplace with excellent benefits, including a defined benefit pension scheme and competitive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free parking

Access to exclusive Benefits Hub

Enhanced sick pay

Cycle to work scheme

Funded eye tests and glasses

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in various environments.
• Willingness to learn and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness throughout the college.
• Ensure safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Cleaning

Health & Safety Awareness

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Basic Education

Job description

About This Role

Term Time Plus 10 days working Monday to Thursday 3.20pm-7.20pm and Friday 2.20pm-6.20pm

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the Cleaning Assistant will work as part of a Cleaning Team to ensure the cleanliness of the college is maintained throughout the school day with deep cleans being carried out at specific times of the year. The main responsibilities include:

1. working as part of the Cleaning Team to carry out duties as required;
2. demonstrating a willingness to fulfil duties as requested (including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, restroom cleaning, office cleaning, corridor cleaning etc);
3. maintaining a standard of cleanliness on a daily, weekly and periodic basis as seen to be acceptable by the Facilities Manager;
4. ensuring the safe use and storage of cleaning chemicals;
5. maintaining a safe and secure working environment in line with college Health & Safety procedures;
6. attending appropriate training courses as requested by the college;
7. building positive and professional working relationships with all colleagues;
8. any other reasonable tasks as requested by the Facilities Manager, Cleaning Supervisor or Senior Management throughout employment

We have high expectations for our students as they grow and develop, and all our staff provide important role models to them in terms of positive attitude, work ethic, and diligence.

Further information is available in the attachment.

Benefits

In return, as well as providing you supportive colleagues and a great working environment, Emmanuel Schools Foundation provides access to the following benefits:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free parking
• Access to our exclusive Benefits Hub
• Employee centred and family friendly policies and practices that support you in and beyond the workplace
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity leave, and paternity leave
• Competitive holiday entitlement for support staff (minimum 25 days, plus 8 bank holidays per annum pro-rated for part-time staff)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Funded eye tests and glasses for DSE users (subject to T&Cs)

Grace College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Where the post is engaged in regulated activity, and/or an opportunity for contact with children, the position will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process, and in accordance with statutory guidance, we may carry out an online search (for publicly available material) to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened which we may want to explore with shortlisted applicants at interview.