Cleaning Assistant (Part Time, 15 Hours Per Week, Matthew Arnold School)

Liverpool City Council; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday plus bank holidays (r-

Pension scheme - Local Government

Progression and training

Health and Wellbeing - EAP

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice car lease

Family-friendly policies

Discounted gym memberships

Employee volunteering

Medicash

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to join the team at Matthew Arnold School. The role focuses on delivering an effective cleaning service while ensuring all work is performed safely and to high standards.

You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness across school facilities and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Applicants should have prior cleaning experience, with COSHH awareness and competence in using electrical equipment safely.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience required.
• Understanding of COSHH is essential.
• Experience with safe use of electrical equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering an effective cleaning service.
• Ensure all work is undertaken safely and to required standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of designated areas, including classrooms and facilities.

Skills

Cleaning experience

COSHH knowledge

Electrical safety

Tools

Electrical equipment handling

Job description

Job title

Cleaning Assistant

The role

The cleaning assistant will be a key member of the team, assisting in the delivery of an effective cleaning service, whilst ensuring all work is undertaken in a safe manner.

Requirements

For the role of a cleaner applicants must have previous cleaning experience, with an understanding of COSHH and experience in the safe use of electrical equipment.

The successful applicant should be prepared to undertake any necessary training to continuously improve their skills for the role of a cleaning assistant.

Hours of work and location

Hours of work are 3:00pm till 6:00pm, Monday to Friday and will be based at Matthew Arnold School.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years' service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (role dependent) - a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme - option to join the AVC Scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time - a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight on Friday 13th November 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 23rd November 2026

Interview type: Face-to-face

Additional information

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it.

To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Jane Sutton at [e-mail].

All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying. Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [e-mail].