Hygiene Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; High Littleton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Bungay Primary School is seeking a Hygiene Assistant for a 44-week role, working 2.5 hours per day across two days each week. The role involves cleaning classrooms, toilets, hand basins and other areas designated by the site manager, including bins and spillages. Shifts run from 3.30pm to 6.00pm during term time, with extra days possible to cover staff absence.

Visa sponsorship is not available. The successful applicant will demonstrate clear communication, strong time management, and the

Qualifications

• Clear communication with a wide range of people and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively.
• Initiative and ability to work without supervision.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Flexible to changing demands of the post.
• Takes pride in work and keeps very high standards of cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas of the school site allocated by the site manager.
• Vacuum carpeted areas and wash or mop wet and tiled floors in classrooms and toilets.
• Clean toilets and toilet areas and restock toiletries.
• Clean hand basins in toilets and sinks in other rooms.
• Sweep uncarpeted floors thoroughly.
• Empty and clean bins and take waste to designated areas.
• Spot-clean spillages.
• Dust and wipe desks, seats, ledges, skirting boards and other places where dust collects.
• Remove dirty marks from walls, tiling and mirrors.
• Use cleaning materials as the site manager instructs.

Skills

Clear communication

Time management

Teamwork

Follow instructions

Flexible to change

Cleanliness standards

Job description

Hygiene Assistant post at Bungay Primary School, a 44-week role of 2.5 hours a day on two days a week. The work is cleaning classrooms, toilets, hand basins and other areas of the site allocated by the site manager, including emptying bins and clearing spillages. Shifts run from 3.30pm to 6.00pm during term, with extra days possible to cover staff absence. Visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Clean areas of the school site allocated by the site manager
• Vacuum carpeted areas and wash or mop wet and tiled floors in classrooms and toilets
• Clean toilets and toilet areas and restock toiletries
• Clean hand basins in toilets and sinks in other rooms
• Sweep uncarpeted floors thoroughly
• Empty and clean bins and take waste to designated areas
• Spot-clean spillages
• Dust and wipe desks, seats, ledges, skirting boards and other places where dust collects
• Remove dirty marks from walls, tiling and mirrors
• Use cleaning materials as the site manager instructs

What’s required

Skills & knowledge

• Clear communication with a wide range of people and ability to follow instructions
• Ability to prioritise work and manage time effectively
• Initiative and ability to work without supervision
• Works well as part of a team
• Flexible to changing demands of the post
• Takes pride in work and keeps very high standards of cleanliness

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with children's barred list check
• Health check
• Online search
• Satisfactory references
• Post exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Other

• Commitment to equality of opportunity
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Able to meet the physical demands of the role

Nice to have

• Positive outlook
• Good sense of humour