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Job Description
Role: Cleaner
Salary:24309.07 per annum (pro rata)
Location:Gateshead
Contract/Hours:Temporary/Part Time 20 hours per week (09.0013.00)
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave (pro rata) PLUS bank holidays with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity adoption and paternity packages
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15000 national retailers discounts.
Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.
Wherever you work in the Action for Children family youll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.
Last year we helped more than 687000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood and the foundations they need to thrive.
Why Action for Children
Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. Its the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that when we work together we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable childrens lives.
A bit about the role
A fantastic opportunity has risen for a dedicated cleaner at our residential home in Gateshead. In this role you play a crucial part in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for the children in our care. The position requires 20 hours of work per week ideally from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM daily.
You will be responsible for sweeping mopping dusting and vacuuming. Cleaning and sanitising bathrooms bedrooms kitchens and common areas. Ensuring that all areas are kept tidy and free from hazards. Checking and maintaining stock levels of cleaning supplies. And adhering to health and safety standards.
A key aspect of this role is ensuring thorough deep cleans are performed regularly. Additionally there may be occasions when you need to iron and wash the childrens clothes youll be expected to complete a food safety training for this role.
How youll help to create brighter futures
Some key responsibilities for the cleaner role are.
- Undertaking cleaning of designated premises work and service areas as detailed in the cleaning schedule ensuring completion within the set timescales.
- Maintaining a stock of cleaning supplies necessary to complete tasks and where necessary alert management to the need to replenish the stock.
- Being responsible for the safe use and storage of cleaning materials in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and Action for Children policies.
- Maintaining a clean environment including cleaning and safely packing away kitchen equipment and toys.
Lets talkabout you.
Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge We are looking for someone with a can do attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:
- Experience in a similar role is desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
- Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.
- The ability to work on your own initiative when required.
- A good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work would be beneficial.
Good to know
Application Process
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for thisrole.
There are five sections to complete: Personal Details CV Supporting Statement & Information Equality & Diversity Submission & Declaration.
Talent Pool
We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. Wed love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if youd rather we didnt.
Contact:Shannon Neander onor email us atquoting reference 10757
Diversity equality and inclusion
At Action for Children were dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace.
Weactivelyencourageapplications from Black Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are underrepresented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Dont meet every single requirement
If youre excited about this role but your experience doesnt align perfectly with the job description wed love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role or another role within the Action for Children family.
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Employment Type
Part-Time
