Community Cleaner

Go back Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 18 January 2026

We are seeking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our Estates and Facilities team as a Community Cleaner. If you are looking for part‑time work, Monday to Friday, and want to work for the NHS using your own initiative, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Community Cleaner – NHS AfC Band 2

As a Cleaner, you will provide an effective and efficient cleaning service in line with NHS national standards of cleanliness. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors. You’ll work independently, following cleaning schedules and infection prevention guidelines, and will be responsible for tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and waste disposal.

• A diverse and inclusive team environment
• Personal development and career progression opportunities
• Enhanced rates, NHS pension scheme, and access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Many other employee benefits

Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 19th January 2026
Interview Date: TBC

• Ensure safe use and storage of industrial equipment such as vacuum cleaners and water extraction machines
• Adhere to safe working practices as outlined in Safe Systems of Work (SSOW) procedures
• Work to a cleaning schedule, completing all allocated tasks (e.g. damp dusting, high and low level surfaces, vacuuming, mopping, carpet cleaning in clinics, offices, toilets/bathrooms, kitchens, corridors and general rooms, prioritising workload when necessary)
• Complete cleanliness audit actions in a timely manner; ensure audits are signed and filed logically
• Maintain appropriate stock levels of cleaning materials; ensure deliveries of store orders
• Maintain water quality by flushing infrequently used outlets (e.g. taps, showers, toilets) and completing appropriate documentation
• Remove general, recycled, and clinical waste and dispose of it in the appropriate compound
• Report building or equipment faults and repairs to clinical or departmental leads, building custodians, or via the Facilities Service Desk or line manager
• Maintain building security where necessary (e.g. setting alarms); the role may include being assigned as the allocated key holder
• Adhere to the lone working policy where applicable
• Sign in and out when entering the building (where applicable)
• Complete personal timesheet where necessary
• Raise matters of non-compliance to clinical or departmental leads, building custodians, or line manager

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:

• We Care – We act with respect and empathy, valuing difference
• We Listen – We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
• We Deliver – We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff with a fantastic range of benefits, including:
- Increase mileage rates for > 3500
- A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
- A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
- Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are encouraged and supported to participate in training and to implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Please read the attached job description and person specification for more details about this role.

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