Cleaner (Grade 15)

Working location: Hilda Coles Extra care home, Bridgwater, Westfield close. We are looking for a cleaner to start and finish their work at site. 10 hours per a week, working 2 hours per day Monday-Friday. Start time of 8am but can be adjusted for suitable candidate.

Job Title Cleaner

Directorate Regs & Ops

Reporting to

Grade

Evaluation ref: AG0541 Job Family ref: EST16

Role purpose

This role is essential in ensuring that all areas, including classrooms, play areas, restrooms, and communal spaces, are kept to the highest standards of cleanliness to support the health and well-being of children, staff, and visitors. The Cleaner will be responsible for performing a variety of cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces, as well as managing waste disposal. The role requires a keen eye for detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining a positive and welcoming environment. The Cleaner will also be expected to adhere to health and safety regulations, use cleaning equipment and chemicals responsibly, and report any maintenance or safety issues to the appropriate personnel.

Accountabilities

Empty waste bins and dispose of collection bags safely. Put bags out for collection � weekly Wash, clean, polish floors using the appropriate machine and cleaning agent. Vacuum carpeted areas. Wipe down, dust and polish furniture in a careful and thorough manner, checking tables and chairs for any damage likely to cause injury. Undertake a deep clean during holiday periods, including washing walls furniture and fixtures. Report breakages to the Finance and Data Officer, eg leaving completed information sheet requesting action to be taken. Operate safe working environment for people in the building, eg display appropriate safety signs. Regulate walking over wet areas whilst cleaning activities are carried out. Maintain the cleaning storage area in a clean tidy safe condition. Maintain records of use of equipment and materials as required by the Finance and Data Officer and/or Control of Substances Harmful to Health. Report faults in equipment to the Finance and data Officer as soon as possible. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all. Contact takes place with the Finance and data Officer when reporting faults or damage and when receiving instructions relating to specific cleaning activity. The post holder is part of the staff team and will have contact with the young people.

Knowledge / Experience / Skills

Essential Desirable

Knowledge Understanding of cleaning techniques and best practices. �

Knowledge of health and safety regulations related to cleaning. �

Familiarity with the use of cleaning equipment and chemicals. �

Awareness of waste disposal and recycling procedures.

� Basic knowledge of infection control practices.

� Understanding of the needs and safety of children in a care environment.

� Experience Previous experience in a cleaning role.

� Experience working in a school or childcare setting.

� Experience using industrial cleaning equipment.

� Experience following health and safety protocols.

� Experience managing cleaning supplies and inventory.

� Experience working independently and as part of a team.

� Qualifications / Registrations / Certifications Basic education, including literacy and numeracy skills. �

Certification in cleaning or janitorial services.

� Health and safety training certification.

� First aid certification.

� Training in the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

� Child safeguarding training.

� Skills Attention to detail. �

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. �

Good communication skills to report issues and interact with staff. �

Ability to follow instructions and adhere to guidelines. �

Problem-solving skills to address cleaning challenges.

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Working Conditions

Dimensions of the role All units vary in size, but have similar usage, with a constant number of young people, staff and visitors using the facilities.

Working Arrangements Somerset Council�s dynamic Working Strategy will be applied to this position

Corporate Accountabilities

Understand, uphold, and promote the aims of the council�s equality, diversity, and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.