Cleaner
Dartington, Totnes
Salary: £12 per hour (actual salary is £6,240.00 per annum)
Working Hours: 10 hours per week (Monday-Friday 2 hours per day, 06.30-08.30 or 16.30-18.30).

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to join our team at Lifeworks College in Dartington. This role is crucial in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff at Lifeworks Charity.

Who we are:

Since 1996, we've been empowering people with learning disabilities in Devon to achieve their dreams and build fulfilling lives. Our core values of kindness, respect, and positivity guide everything we do.

What you’ll do:

- You’ll follow a weekly cleaning schedule, which will involve tasks such as washing, sweeping, vacuuming, emptying and cleaning bins, refilling/replacing washroom supplies and consumables, and dusting. You’ll also respond to unexpected cleaning requirements (such as spillages) as necessary.
- Complete arranged deep-cleans and special tasks during college closures, to ensure our students and staff are returning to a clean environment.
- Identify and report any issues or potential health and safety concerns, as well as monitor cleaning supply levels, notifying the appropriate person without delay.

Working hours:

As a Cleaner, you will work 10 hours per week (over 52 weeks of the year), Monday-Friday for 2 hours per day. We are flexible as to when you can complete your hours; you can choose to do them as 06.30-08.30 or as 16.30-18.30.

What we're looking for:

- Ideally, you will have experience of cleaning professionally.
- You’ll have strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
- You’ll be able to follow instructions, managing your own workload and prioritising tasks to ensure all cleaning is completed.
- A basic understanding of Health and Safety practices.

Make a difference and build your career at Lifeworks!

We're passionate about supporting our staff just as much as we are about supporting our service users. When you join our team, you can expect:

- A Real Living Wage of £12.00 per hour
- A starting entitlement of 33 days’ paid holiday (pro-rata for part time).
- A fully funded DBS check and update service to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
- Access valuable resources including an employee assistance program to support your mental and emotional health.

Building a diverse and safe team:

At Lifeworks, we're committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities who meet the job criteria, and we guarantee qualified candidates with disabilities an interview.

However, ensuring a safe environment for everyone we support is our top priority. Therefore, all staff undergo pre-employment checks, reference checks, and a DBS check.

Early applications encouraged!

This vacancy is scheduled to close on the 7th December, but may close earlier if suitable candidates are identified. To ensure your application is considered for the first round of shortlisting, submit it by Saturday 16th November!

Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great fit for our team!