Evening Caretaker & Cleaner

Haslingden Community Link; Brighton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Haslingden Community Link in Brighton is seeking a reliable, practical person for evening cleaning, securing the building and caretaking duties. You will work independently within agreed procedures and greet centre users courteously while adhering to health and safety rules. An induction will be provided.

Prior cleaning, security or premises experience is useful; transferable skills from volunteering or other work are welcome. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant cleaning, security or premises experience would be useful.
• Transferable skills from volunteering or other work welcome.
• Awareness of health and safety and willingness to follow safe procedures.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules and security procedures accurately.

Responsibilities

• Carry out evening cleaning and upkeep of the premises.
• Secure the building and ensure it is safe and secure.
• Assist with caretaking tasks as required and follow agreed procedures.

Skills

Cleaning

Security

Caretaking

Health & Safety

Communication

Reliability

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and practical person to carry out evening cleaning, secure the building and help care for our premises. You will work independently within agreed procedures and deal courteously with the people who use the centre.

Relevant cleaning, security or practical premises experience would be useful. We also welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained through other work, volunteering or practical experience. Appropriate induction and training will be provided.

HCL welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Please contact us if you need information in another format or reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

We are committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk. Appointment is subject to satisfactory references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK and a DBS check.

Relevant experience or transferable skills in cleaning, premises security or practical care of buildingsAwareness of health and safety and willingness to follow safe working proceduresAbility to follow cleaning schedules, instructions and security procedures accuratelyReliability and ability to organise tasks and complete work within agreed timesAbility to work independently within agreed procedures and recognise when to seek helpAbility to communicate clearly with colleagues and centre users and report concerns promptlyAbility to carry out essential cleaning and caretaking tasks safely, using appropriate equipment and with reasonable adjustments where requiredAbility to work the advertised working patternCommitment to safeguarding, professional boundaries and required trainingRespectful, inclusive and cooperative approachAbility to handle confidential information appropriatelyPrevious caretaking, building security or keyholding experienceExperience of safe use of cleaning equipment and products, including COSHH awarenessExperience of minor maintenance tasks relevant to the rolePrevious safeguarding awareness or training