Cleaner

About the Role

Together for Mental Wellbeing seeks a diligent and trustworthy cleaner to maintain high hygiene and cleanliness standards in their service environment. The role requires independence and dedication, committing to 30 hours per week with a focus on maintaining the residence as a safe and hygienic space for residents and staff alike.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly clean communal spaces including residents' lounges, dining areas, toilets, bathrooms, shower rooms, halls, stairways, landings, staff office, and residents' bedrooms as needed and permitted.
• Perform vacuuming of all carpets, sweeping and polishing floors, dusting and polishing surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect communal toilets, baths, showers, and sinks along with emptying and cleaning ashtrays.
• Wash walls and paintwork as required within these areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cleaning supplies and cupboards.
• Report any damage, breakages, hazards, or needed replacements to senior staff promptly.
• Collaborate with staff and residents to uphold the care ethos of the service.
• Undertake additional cleaning duties amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including daily disinfection of high-touch surfaces such as door handles, bannisters, communal remote controls, light switches, bathroom handles and levers, and maintain related documentation.

Essential Skills and Qualities

• Understanding of the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and safety, particularly heightened during the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Recognizes the residential setting as a home environment for residents rather than just a workplace.
• Preparedness to work cooperatively with residents on shared cleaning tasks where appropriate.
• Willingness to participate in training as recommended by management.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and respect towards individuals with special needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of the role.
• Aligns with the organisation's commitment to equal opportunities.

Compensation

The position offers a base pay of 13.86 per hour with an additional geographic allowance amounting to 11,900 annually.