School Cleaner - Afternoon

The Aurora Group; Quidenham; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a part-time Cleaner for their schools in Quidenham. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards, working 4 hours daily during term time. Candidates should have a good level of fitness and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The position offers various benefits including life assurance and enhanced holiday allowance.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension Scheme

Enhanced Holiday Allowance

Free Onsite Parking

High Street Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Car Lease Scheme

Fully Funded Training

Bike to Work Scheme

Health Cashback Plan

Qualifications

• Good level of fitness required.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness throughout the school.
• Dusting, polishing, and vacuuming.
• Monitor cleaning supplies and report repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Health and Safety Understanding

Job description

Overview and Responsibilities

Afternoon School Cleaner – Aurora Eccles and White House Schools, Quidenham, Norfolk

Location:Quidenham, Norwich, NR16 2NZ

Salary:£12.37 per hour

Hours:4 hours daily, Monday to Friday. 2pm - 6pm.

Contract Type: Perm 20 hours per week, Term time only plus 2 weeks

Aurora White House School and Aurora Eccles School

We’re currently looking for a part time Cleaner to join our housekeeping team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.

Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Eccles and White House Schools in Quidenham, Norwich provides day placements for students aged 6 to 16 years primarily with communication and interaction difficulties or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Some may be on the autistic spectrum or have anxieties and difficulties that create barriers to learning.

To take a virtual look around our schools please click here:Eccles Virtual TourorWhite House Virtual Tour

Key Duties:

• Dusting and polishing
• Maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas
• Vacuuming and washing floors
• Tidying up rooms
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as and when needed
• Reporting any necessary repairs
• Keeping bathrooms stocked and clean
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste

Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

Job Description - School Cleaner

Skills and Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
• Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work
• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Understanding of principles of Health and Safety
• COSHH – safe use of chemicals
• Electrical safety
• First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential

Requirements:

• Good level of fitness
• The role will require some manual handling tasks – lifting, carrying
• Ability to work with appropriate cleaning products
• Ability to safely use a range of cleaning equipment
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and/or have a willingness to learn
• Ongoing training will be provided to support this role

Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle.

Benefits and Additional Information

Be part of our successful team and also benefit from a generous package that includes:

• Life assurance
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Holiday Allowance
• Free onsite parking
• Perkbox - offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Car lease scheme
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Bike to work scheme
• Family Swim
• Free membership to our Health cash back plan - Claim back money on services such as dental, optical, physio and many more

How to Apply:

You can apply online by completing our online application form. For more information on this position please contact [e-mail]

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled.

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.