Relief Cleaner

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Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Relief Cleaner for Christchurch House in Ipswich. You will help maintain clean, safe and welcoming spaces across communal areas, offices and shared spaces, supporting infection prevention and high standards for residents, visitors and colleagues.

As part of a small team you will work independently when needed, adapt to changing priorities and uphold health and safety rules. A Basic DBS check is required; you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Maintains clean, safe and welcoming environments
• Reliable, organised and able to work independently or in a team
• Health and safety awareness and infection control
• Flexible, able to manage priorities
• Experience in cleaning or transferable cleaning-related skills

Responsibilities

• Cleaning duties across communal areas, offices, kitchens and bathrooms
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Keep cleaning equipment and storage areas organized and compliant with health and safety requirements

Job description

Relief Cleaner

Christchurch House, Ipswich

Salary: £12.77 per hour

Ref: CCH058

Help create safe, welcoming spaces where people can thrive

At Orwell, we believe everyone deserves to live and work in an environment that feels safe, clean and welcoming. As a Cleaner, you'll play an important role in maintaining high standards across our service, helping to create comfortable and hygienic spaces for customers, visitors and colleagues.

You'll carry out cleaning duties across communal areas, offices, kitchens, bathrooms and other shared spaces, ensuring cleanliness, infection prevention and safety standards are maintained. You'll also help keep cleaning equipment and storage areas organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining clean, safe and welcoming environments
• Is reliable, organised and able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Has a positive and proactive approach to their work
• Understands the importance of health and safety, infection control and maintaining high standards
• Can manage their time effectively and respond flexibly to changing priorities
• Has previous cleaning experience or transferable skills in a similar environment

Why Orwell?

Everything we do is guided by our PACE values: People-focused, Ambitious, Collaborative and Effective.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, fairness and respect. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement.

Join Team Orwell and help create clean, safe and welcoming spaces that support people to live well and feel at home.

About Christchurch House…

Christchurch House is conveniently located close to Ipswich town centre, offering easy access to shops, cafés, leisure facilities and excellent public transport links. Situated directly opposite the beautiful Christchurch Park, it provides a peaceful green space perfect for a relaxing walk during your lunch break.

The service provides temporary supported accommodation for young people, each supported through a personalised, outcome‑based plan.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to Basic DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

Please contact our Talent team by calling 01473 228782 or emailing [e-mail].

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