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Home Enablement Specialist


Job Location:

Westminster - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Home Enablement Specialist 3 Month Contract

Location: City Hall 64 Victoria Street London SW1E 6QP

Rate: 23.83 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Month Contract

Working Pattern: Spot Booking / Bank Work (As and When Required)

Working Arrangements: Agile & Flexible Working

Pay: Bi-Weekly

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Summary

Westminster City Council is on the lookout for dedicated and professional Home Enablement Specialists to join their flexible workforce on an as-needed basis. This role offers a fulfilling chance to assist some of Westminsters most vulnerable residents by ensuring their homes are safe clean and livable. You will be responsible for specialized cleaning and decontamination in homes affected by hoarding infestations biohazards hazardous waste and other complex environmental issues. Collaborating with Housing Social Care Environmental Health and partner agencies your efforts will be crucial in helping individuals maintain safety independence and support within their homes and communities.

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Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct specialized deep cleaning and decontamination in residential properties.
  • Assist residents in environments impacted by:
    • Hoarding
    • Infestations
    • Biohazards
    • Hazardous waste
    • Severe environmental neglect
  • Safely remove handle and dispose of waste in accordance with environmental regulations.
  • Operate specialized cleaning equipment and PPE safely and efficiently.
  • Keep accurate records of completed tasks and identified risks.
  • Collaborate with:
    • Housing Officers
    • Social Workers
    • Environmental Health Teams
    • Partner Agencies
  • Identify and report any safeguarding concerns and health & safety risks.
  • Deliver a respectful non-judgemental and person-centred service consistently.
  • Engage in training and continuous professional development activities.
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Essential

Requirements
Requirements:

Experience in specialist industrial environmental or biohazard cleaning environments.

Experience performing deep cleans in challenging settings such as:
  • Hoarded properties
  • Infested properties
  • Hazardous environments
Strong knowledge of:
  • COSHH Regulations
  • Health & Safety
  • PPE Use
  • Waste Disposal Procedures
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a sensitive and professional manner.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting.

Full UK Driving Licence.

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Desirable Qualifications

  • Biohazard Cleaning Certification.
  • COSHH Awareness Training.
  • Health & Safety Qualifications.
  • Manual Handling Certification.
  • Experience working within multi-agency environments.
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Whats on Offer

23.83 per hour (Umbrella)

3 Month Contract

Spot Booking / Bank Work

Agile & Flexible Working

Bi-Weekly Pay

Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable residents.

Varied and rewarding work supporting complex community interventions.

Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Supportive and inclusive working environment.

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Ideal for candidates with experience as a Home Enablement Specialist Specialist Cleaner Environmental Cleaning Operative Biohazard Cleaner Hoarding Support Worker Deep Cleaning Operative Community Support Worker Environmental Response Operative or Property Clearance Operative.


Required Skills:

Essential Requirements Experience within specialist industrial environmental or biohazard cleaning environments. Experience carrying out deep cleans in challenging settings such as: Hoarded properties Infested properties Hazardous environments Strong understanding of: COSHH Regulations Health & Safety Requirements PPE Use Waste Disposal Procedures Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience supporting vulnerable individuals in a sensitive and professional manner. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Basic IT skills for record keeping and reporting. Full UK Driving Licence. Desirable Qualifications Biohazard Cleaning Certification. COSHH Awareness Training. Health & Safety Qualifications. Manual Handling Certification. Experience working within multi-agency environments. Whats on Offer 23.83 per hour (Umbrella) 3 Month Contract Spot Booking / Bank Work Agile & Flexible Working Bi-Weekly Pay Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to vulnerable residents. Varied and rewarding work supporting complex community interventions. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive and inclusive working environment. Suitable for candidates with experience as a Home Enablement Specialist Specialist Cleaner Environmental Cleaning Operative Biohazard Cleaner Hoarding Support Worker Deep Cleaning Operative Community Support Worker Environmental Response Operative or Property Clearance Operative.