Cleaning Operative – Supported Housing

People First; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Network is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to maintain and beautify communal spaces within our supported accommodation in North Northants. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Key duties include cleaning void properties, managing waste, reporting hazards, and following COSHH policies. A full UK driving licence and strong organisational skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience in blocks/multi rooms/domestic properties.
• IT skills and ability to confidently use applications to report works.
• Extremely well organised.
• Have a high standard of cleaning.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Good at multi-tasking.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Able to work alone and part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence (Manual).

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s targets prescribed in the contract
• Cleaning of rooms/communal areas as directed, ensuring that all rooms/communal areas are maintained to a high quality standard
• Cleaning void rooms to prepare them for new residents.
• Remove rubbish and dispose of correctly.
• Check kitchen and laundry room appliances are clean and free from hazards and common part areas are free from hazards and are clean as directed regularly
• Ensure that the communal areas are hygienic and well maintained.
• Report any repairs to the maintenance office team.
• Carry out sharps sweeps
• Follow all COSHH and company polices

Skills

Cleaning experience

IT skills

Organised

High cleaning standards

Work under pressure

Multi-tasking

Prioritise tasks

Team player

Full UK driving licence (Manual)

Job description

The Housing Network is seeking a dedicated Cleaning Operative to maintain and beautify communal spaces within our supported accommodation in North Northants. You will ensure cleanliness, safety, and a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

Key duties include cleaning void properties, managing waste, reporting hazards, and following COSHH policies. A full UK driving licence and strong organisational skills are essential for success in this role.