Cleaner - CE Scheme - Freshford Area CE Scheme

Freshford Area CE Scheme; Urlingford; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Urlingford Community Centre is seeking a cleaner for the newly renovated Community Hall and Remote Working Hub. This is a developmental opportunity with accredited training provided to support your career.

Duties include cleaning, hygiene, safety, and supporting centre operations. No experience is required; eligibility will be verified by the Department, and Garda vetting is required.

Qualifications

• This is a developmental opportunity; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect floors, toilets, kitchens, halls, offices, and common areas.
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust all assigned areas.
• Replenish supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, etc.).
• Follow infection control and hygiene standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and store them securely.
• Report hazards, spillages, or maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure the building is clean and safe for children, families, and community users.
• Maintain confidentiality in line with Garda Vetting requirements.
• Open and/or lock the building if required; check rooms after use and secure windows and doors.
• Report any suspicious activity or incidents; operate and maintain cleaning equipment properly.
• Set up or clear rooms for community activities and work cooperatively with centre staff.

Skills

Cleaning

Hygiene

Health & safety

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

Applicants should supply suitable character references and be prepared to complete a Garda vetting application form.

Job Description

Duties

This is a developmental opportunity, no experience necessary. Accredited training will be provided to support your career.

Urlingford Community Centre requires a cleaner for the newly renovated Community Hall and Remote Working Hub

Key Responsibilities

Cleaning & Hygiene

• Clean and disinfect floors, toilets, kitchens, halls, offices, and common areas
• Empty bins and dispose of waste safely
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and dust all assigned areas
• Replenish supplies (toilet paper, soap, paper towels, etc.)
• Follow infection control and hygiene standards at all times

Safety & Compliance

• Follow health and safety procedures
• Use cleaning chemicals safely and store them securely
• Report hazards, spillages, or maintenance issues promptly
• Ensure the building is clean and safe for children, families, and community users
• Maintain confidentiality in line with Garda Vetting requirements

Security Duties

• Open and/or lock the building if required
• Check rooms after use and secure windows and doors
• Report any suspicious activity or incidents

Equipment Care

• Operate and maintain cleaning equipment properly
• Report faulty equipment
• Keep cleaning storage areas tidy and organised

Support to Centre Operations

• Set up or clear rooms for community activities when required
• Work cooperatively with centre staff and management
• Provide a friendly and respectful presence to centre users