Home Enablement Specialist

Civic Recruitment Limited; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payment schedule

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Home Enablement Specialist on a 3 months contract with Westminster council. You will provide specialist cleaning and decontamination to support vulnerable residents, working with Adult Social Care, Housing and Environmental Health to restore homes to safe conditions.

Postholders will handle deep cleaning in hoarded or biohazard environments, use PPE, maintain records, and participate in training.

Qualifications

• Previous specialist cleaning, industrial cleaning or biohazard cleaning experience.
• Experience undertaking deep cleans in challenging environments.
• Experience working in hoarded properties, contaminated environments or infestation cases.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe use of PPE.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting purposes.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out specialist deep cleaning and decontamination of residential properties.
• Work within homes affected by hoarding, infestations, biohazards and hazardous waste.
• Remove, handle and dispose of waste safely and in line with environmental legislation.
• Use specialist cleaning equipment, chemicals and PPE appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records of works completed and risks identified.
• Work alongside Housing Officers, Social Workers, Environmental Health and other agencies.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns and property risks.
• Deliver services in a respectful, person-centred and non-judgemental manner.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development.
• Promote safe, hygienic and sustainable living conditions for vulnerable residents.

Skills

Specialist cleaning

Biohazard cleaning

COSHH knowledge

Health & safety

Communication skills

IT skills

Driving licence

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 19/10/2026

Job Information

Community & Social

City City of Westminster

Province Westminster

Postal Code W1A

Job Description

3 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Job Purpose

As a Home Enablement Specialist , you will provide specialist cleaning and decontamination services to support vulnerable residents living in challenging environments. You will help restore homes to safe and habitable conditions while working closely with Adult Social Care, Housing, Environmental Health and partner agencies.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Carry out specialist deep cleaning and decontamination of residential properties.
• Work within homes affected by hoarding, infestations, biohazards and hazardous waste.
• Remove, handle and dispose of waste safely and in line with environmental legislation.
• Use specialist cleaning equipment, chemicals and PPE appropriately.
• Maintain accurate records of works completed and risks identified.
• Work alongside Housing Officers, Social Workers, Environmental Health and other agencies.
• Identify and report safeguarding concerns and property risks.
• Deliver services in a respectful, person-centred and non-judgemental manner.
• Participate in training and continuous professional development.
• Promote safe, hygienic and sustainable living conditions for vulnerable residents.

Essential Experience Required

• Previous specialist cleaning, industrial cleaning or biohazard cleaning experience.
• Experience undertaking deep cleans in challenging environments.
• Experience working in hoarded properties, contaminated environments or infestation cases.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and safe use of PPE.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills for recording and reporting purposes.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Qualifications & Certifications (Desirable)

Additional Information to Note

• Westminster, London SW1E 6QP.
• Full UK Driving Licence Required.
• Adult Social Care & Public Health Environment.
• Experience with Deep Cleaning, Hoarding and Biohazard Environments Highly Desirable.
• Secondary Employment Form Required.
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.