Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Female Cleaner – Waveney

Salary
: £12.77 per hour (FTE £24,575.39 per annum)
Hours
: 13 hours per week;
Flexible working pattern
Reference
: LP019

Posts restricted to females only. Schedule 9 (part
1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Our Liberty Project provides temporary supported housing for women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse and in need of safe accommodation.

The purpose of this post is to provide cleaning at the service to all communal and staff areas (including communal halls, corridors and stairways, sanitary accommodation, kitchens, staff room, offices and stores) in addition to the cleaning of any voids. It involves ensuring the building is clean and tidy and robust infection control is practiced.

• Clean in accordance with agreed schedules, covering daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks.
• Be responsible for keeping storage facilities tidy and locked when not in use in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Report any items which are becoming worn or damaged and needing replacement.
• Remove and dispose of litter and keep all communal and staff areas tidy.
• Carry out any other cleaning works as directed by the Service Manager (such as voids).
• Comply with Orwell’s Health and Safety Policy and infection control policy and carry out activities in a safe manner.

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays.
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy.
• Wellbeing programme.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees apply.

TBC

Orwell is committed to safeguarding, safer employment practices and upholding the principles of empowerment.

Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we’re looking for.

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