Cleaner

Job title: Cleaner
Salary:25949 per annum (pro rata) 13.45 hourly equivalent

Location:Chesterfield
Contract/Hours:16 hours per week with flexibility around working times in agreement with the Home Manager

Benefits (pro rata):

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and theoptionto buy or sell leave
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan available.
• Flexible maternitypaternityand adoption packages
• Up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15000 national retailers
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeingyoullreceive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

At Action for Children we offer more than just a job. Join us andyoullbe part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy howyour skills can make a real difference helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

A bit abouttherole

Were looking for a cleaner to maintain a clean safe and hygienic environment at our residential home in Chesterfield. Working 16 hours per week youll clean bedrooms bathrooms kitchens and communal areas including regular deep cleans while maintaining appropriate cleaning supplies and standards. You may also support with laundry and ironing when required.

Thisis not a childrens home but a home that belongs to itschildren

What you do could make a difference:

• 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 is 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.

How you will create brighter futures:

Lets talk about you:

• 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

Every child should have a loving home food warmth the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with lifes challenges. But too many childrendont. By bringing your passion and unique skills and experienceyoullhelp us change thatwhere itreally matters.

Wevebeen driven by love totake actionfor children for over 150 years giving them the protection and practical help they need. A lots changed since 1869. But what children really needhasnt. Soas long aschildren need uswellbe here.

Will you join us

Job Description

About the Service

Based in Chesterfield this home provides care for up to four young people with two currently settled and thriving. Youll join an established team and help maintain a clean safe and welcoming environment for our young people.

How to apply

If yourequireany support with the application process please contact quoting reference13808.

Our Commitment to Equity Inclusion and Anti-Racism

At Action for Children we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected valued and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve.

We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black Asian or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities as well as disabled people who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities.

We also encourage applications from men who are under-represented in our Childrens Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities and we value the richness this brings to our team.

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