STATIC CLEANER

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time permanent

Shift flexibility

Job summary

Cardiff Council's Housing with Care service is seeking two part-time cleaners (18.5 hours per week) to join our team. One post will be on a morning shift and the other on an afternoon shift, providing cleaning coverage throughout the day to keep communal lounges, corridors, and entrances fresh and welcoming.

Applicants should have pride in high cleaning standards, good attention to detail, and reliable working patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work on a morning or afternoon shift.
• Good attention to detail and pride in high cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Clean communal lounges, corridors, stairwells, lifts and entrance areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and dust communal spaces.
• Clean internal glazing and high-contact touch points.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the scheme.
• Support a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Work independently and as part of the Housing with Care team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Flexibility

Customer service

Communication skills

Welsh language

Job description

Our Estate Services team plays a vital role in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming environments for residents across Cardiff.

At our Housing with Care schemes, you will help create a comfortable and pleasant living environment for older residents, supporting their wellbeing and independence through high standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Cardiff Council's Housing with Care Service provides high-quality accommodation for older people, enabling residents to maintain their independence while living in a safe, welcoming and supportive environment. Our schemes offer modern accommodation alongside communal facilities designed to promote wellbeing, social inclusion and quality of life.

As a cleaner, you will play an important role in ensuring residents, visitors and staff enjoy a clean, safe and welcoming environment every day.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a positive difference to the lives of older people.

About the job

We are looking to recruit two part-time cleaners (18.5 hours per week) to join our team.

To ensure cleaning coverage is provided throughout the day, one post will work a morning shift and the other an afternoon shift.

Duties will include:

• Cleaning communal lounges, corridors, stairwells, lifts and entrance areas.
• Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming and dusting communal spaces.
• Cleaning internal glazing and high-contact touch points.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the scheme.
• Supporting a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for residents, visitors and staff.
• Working independently and as part of the wider Housing with Care team.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are looking for individuals who:

• Take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Are reliable, flexible and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Have good communication and customer service skills.
• Can work independently and use their initiative.
• Are committed to providing a high-quality service to older residents.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.

Additional information

This role is part-time at 18.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year. The advertised salary is based on a full-time role (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). The actual salary will be lower than the advertised salary because of the part-time hours and weeks worked.

The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Alun Humphreys, Supervisor, on 07792 881982.

We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Job Category Catering / Cleaning / Caretaking

Department Housing & Communities

Working Pattern/Contract Type Part Time Permanent