Special Duty Officer

Brackenberry; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A service provider for vulnerable adults in Lewisham seeks a Special Duty Officer for heavy-duty cleaning and safety services. This role entails assessing risks, cleaning hazardous conditions, and supporting residents. Ideal candidates will possess knowledge of health regulations and experience in challenging environments. A full UK driving license is required, as well as an Enhanced DBS. Pay ranges from £17.28 to £22.60 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Understanding of health and safety regulations is essential.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and COSHH guidelines is critical.
• Experience in cleaning and managing objects safely is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct heavy cleaning tasks in neglected properties.
• Complete risk assessments before work begins.
• Drive and operate transit van for cleaning tasks and transportation.

Skills

Understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulations

Knowledge of hazardous substances and COSHH requirements

Experience working with older people or adults with mental health issues

Experience of cleaning, clearing, or moving objects safely

Experience working in difficult or unpleasant conditions

Ability to complete risk assessments

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Summary

The Special Duty Officer is responsible for delivering heavy-duty cleaning, clearance, and environmental safety services within the homes of vulnerable adults across Lewisham. The role supports service users by ensuring their homes are safe, clean, and free from hazards such as clutter, biohazardous waste, infestations, and unsafe household conditions.

This is a frontline, practical role requiring the ability to work in challenging environments, handle hazardous materials safely, complete risk assessments, liaise with housing and social care agencies, and maintain accurate records. The post holder must work independently and as part of a small team, demonstrating professionalism, sensitivity, and a commitment to safeguarding and dignity at work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks in neglected or cluttered properties, including removing rubbish, food waste, bottles, clothing, and human waste.
• Clean surfaces, floors, living areas, doors, frames, paintwork, and household fixtures.
• Complete risk assessments before starting work at each property.
• Drive and operate a transit van, transporting chemicals, cleaning materials and waste safely.
• Attend required training, meetings and performance evaluation processes.

Requirements

• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulations.
• Knowledge of hazardous substances and COSHH requirements.
• Basic understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people and adults with mental health needs.
• Experience of cleaning, clearing or moving objects safely.
• Experience working with older people or adults with mental health issues.
• Experience working in difficult or unpleasant conditions.
• Experience considering referrals against service criteria (desirable).
• A full UK driving licence.

Please Note

• You should be available to work immediately or at short notice.
• You should have right to work in the U.K.
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS.

Rate of Pay: £17.28 - £22.60 per hour

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Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

Required Skills

Objects Mental Health Discretion BASIC Waste Referrals LTD Regulations Records Materials Business Training