Cleaner - Chester, United Kingdom - Abbey Gate College

Description

The Post:

Line managed by our Head Caretaker, the working pattern for this role is:30 hours per week (12.15pm until 6.15pm)

Our Cleaners are required to work during term time, plus an additional six weeks during school holiday periods, over a 12-month period.

Our Cleaners, along with the entire Estates Team, perform an essential role in ensuring that the College buildings are cleaned and maintained in optimum condition for use by our students and visitors.

Key Duties Include:

• Cleaning (vacuuming, mopping, buffing, wiping down, emptying bins, deep cleaning, etc.) in all areas of the buildings, including classrooms, communal areas, and toilets.
• Ensuring all areas are always cleaned to the highest standard.
• Notifying the Head Caretaker of any issues / damage requiring attention.
• Taking ownership of Health and Safety for yourself and others, observing and complying with site rules and regulations at all times.
• Checking stock levels of all consumables and replacing when appropriate.
• To work across both sites (Aldford and Saighton) to cover periods of absence of other Cleaners, and to assist our Senior School Cleaner for a short period each afternoon.
• Completing any other cleaning duties, as required.

Support for the College:

In addition to the day-to-day responsibilities of the role, you will also be expected to:

• Support the College's commitment to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare in accordance with the College's policies and procedures.
• Be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, confidentiality, and data protection, reporting all concerns to the appropriate person.
• Contribute to the overall work and ethos of the Estates Team as required.
• To contribute to the overall vision, mission, and aims of Abbey Gate College.
• Participate in training, meetings, and performance development activities as required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required.

Person Specification:


Experience / Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage, but is not essential, as training will be provided.
• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety is essential.
• An understanding of COSHH regulations is desirable.

Skills / Personal Qualities:

• Strong time management / organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines whilst work under pressure.
• Attention to detail, accurate and methodical.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal with sensitive information with the utmost discretion and to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• A team player, willing to support other members of the Estates Team, with the ability to work using their own initiative.
• Ability and willingness to adapt to and embrace change.
• Willingness to learn new skills and promote new initiatives.
• Willingness and adaptability in tackling the variety of tasks arising in a school environment.
• Willingness to be flexible regarding the variety of tasks arising within the College environment, and to be flexible regarding working hours, within reason, in response to the needs of the College.
• Willingness to attend evening meetings and events as required (not a frequent requirement).
• Commitment to CPD and training opportunities.
• Other requirements for the role are good communications skills and ability to work alongside other staff and contractors.

Salary:

The hourly rate for this position is £11.97 per hour.

The salary for 30 hours per week equates to: £16,541.

There may be the requirement to work additional hours to assist in the preparation of sites for important events, such as open days, at the College.

Workwear, equipment and personal protective equipment will be provided, and the post-holder is responsible for the maintenance and safety of these items.

Safeguarding & Child Protection:

Abbey Gate College is committed, as a priority, to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Whilst criminal convictions are not necessarily a bar to appointment, this safety consideration will be central to all decisions regarding the employment of staff, approval of volunteers, and standards of external contractors.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:


Process for Applications:

Please also include a covering letter, which should be addressed to our Head, Mr Craig Jenkinson, outlining your interest in, and suitability for, the role and the College.

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Salary:

£11.97 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week


Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Onsite gym
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 15/04/2024