Job Title- Cleaner

Location- Balsall Heath, Edgbaston, Sparkhill

Salary- £9.50phr

Contract type- Permanent

Working hours- Part Time 15hrs per week

About us

GreenSquareAccord is one of the biggest social housing and care providers in England, we provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes older people`s residential care, Specialist dementia care, Mental health nursing and supported housing for people with learning disabilities, with over 25 years` experience in over 100 care schemes, providing three million hours of care each year – GreenSquareAccord provides a hugely rewarding place to work

About the Services

Birmingham Young People services consist of 3 supported housing projects situated in the Balsall Heath, Edgbaston and Sparkhill areas of the city. These services offer choices and chances to young people who are at risk of being homeless. Support is geared towards helping them to achieve their aspirations and ultimately enabling them to live independent successful lives. To do this you need to be enthusiastic, confident, and non-judgemental and work as part of a team with your colleagues in the service.

We are looking for a Cleaner to join the team and work 5 hours per week at each project although at times this working pattern may change based on need. Ideally, you will have at least six months` experience in a similar role, either domestically or commercial

As a Cleaner, you will:

  • Be responsible for cleaning all communal areas in the project including entrances, offices, kitchen/laundry, toilets, corridors, meeting room and the IT suite.
  • Clean hard gloss and glass surfaces
  • Vacuum communal/office areas, mats and upholstery
  • Dust and clean desks, chairs, bookcases etc.
  • Clean and disinfect all telephones
  • Clean any vacated rooms when required
  • Stock checks on cleaning materials
  • As a Cleaner, you will ideally have:

  • Experience of undertaking cleaning/housekeeping.
  • Knowledge of cleaning practice required in a care environment.
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of health & safety in creating a safe and homely environment.
  • Understanding/empathy of working with service users who may be vulnerable because of age, disability or other factors.
  • Benefits

    In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes;

  • Be part of one of the most dynamic, innovative, and ambitious housing and social care organisations in the UK.
  • Pension scheme with contributions matched up to 6%
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Career progression with opportunities to complete QCF Qualification
  • Specialist online care induction followed by additional support and training
  • Free DBS
  • £250 Refer a friend payment scheme
  • All individuals who apply to work at GreenSquareAccord are considered on their merits in line with our Diversity and Inclusion strategy and policy.

    GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment, or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.

    Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a fully enhanced DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer