Job Description – Cleaner (Contract – 9 Months)

• Monday: 4 hours
  


• Wednesday: 3 hours
  


• Friday: 4 hours
  

Summary

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and Operational Duties
  
  
  
  • Perform cleaning tasks according to standards set by the Cleaning Supervisor.
    
  
  
  • Conduct general cleaning, including vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
    
  
  
  • Clean kitchen areas, toilets, and communal spaces to a high standard.
    
  
  
  • Remove rubbish and recycling, following manual handling guidelines.
    
  
  
  • Complete cleaning activities efficiently with minimal disruption.
    
  
  

• Team Responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with the building cleaning team and work independently as needed.
    
  
  
  • Coordinate cleaning activities across designated sites per supervisor instructions.
    
  
  
  • Maintain a polite, professional, and helpful demeanor with colleagues and building users.
    
  
  

• Asset and Facilities Awareness
  
  
  
  • Understand council assets and facilities.
    
  
  
  • Perform duties with professionalism, maintaining confidentiality.
    
  
  
  • Handle equipment and materials with care.
    
  
  

• Health, Safety, and Compliance
  
  
  
  • Follow health, safety, and wellbeing policies for personal and others' safety.
    
  
  
  • Adhere to safe working practices, including manual handling and equipment use.
    
  
  

• Reporting
  
  
  
  • Report any damage, maintenance issues, or concerns to the Cleaning Supervisor.
    
  
  
  • Report faults with cleaning equipment or health and safety risks.
    
  
  

• Corporate Responsibilities
  
  
  
  • Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion policies.
    
  
  
  • Treat all staff, residents, and visitors with respect and dignity.
    
  
  
  • Work in line with organizational values, contributing positively to local authority objectives.
    
  
  

• Experience
  
  
  
  • Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is desirable but not essential.
    
  
  
  • Experience in team environments or public/residential buildings is advantageous.
    
  
  

• Qualifications
  
  
  
  • No formal qualifications required.
    
  
  
  • Basic understanding of health and safety practices is desirable (training provided).
    
  
  

• Skills and Competencies
  
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    
  
  
  • Good attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
    
  
  
  • Reliable, punctual, and organized approach to work.
    
  
  
  • Good communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
    
  
  
  • Ability to follow instructions and adhere to cleaning schedules.
    
  
  

• Working hours: 11 hours per week.
  


• Location: Somerset
  


• Bi-weekly schedule
  


• The role closes soon, apply ASAP.