Job Description

Overview

The Consortium Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Cleaning Assistant to join our Facilities team. We are ambitious about the future - creating learning environments and excellence in teaching and learning that provide our children and young people with the best chance at a successful future. Coupled with this is the commitment, care and investment in our people, who we believe are our greatest asset. If you are a team player who is looking for a varied and interesting new career opportunity within Facilities then we want to hear from you!

Duties

As a Cleaner, you will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of the premises. Listed below are some of the duties you will be responsible for:

Cleaning floors using manual or mechanical cleaning equipment (e.g., mops, vacuum cleaners, floor cleaners) Dusting and tidying assigned areas Maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness Ensuring chemical cleaning products are handled and stored safely Keeping work tools tidy and in order Following all health and safety regulations, ensuring all cleaning products are accounted for and stored safely away at the end of each shift
Key accountabilities:

Team focused with the ability to work independently and take initiative A role model of the Trust's values. Committed to the values and vision of the Trust As a member of staff of The Trust Role model appropriate behaviours within a professional environment including conduct, communication, and personal appearance Role model appropriate language Aspire to develop own professional skills and qualifications Use all forms of social media appropriately Take responsibility for the reputational management of all sites across the Trust Contribute to systems of evaluation and performance of the organisation positively

Qualifications

Good standard of education, must be able to read and understand cleaning schedules, COSHH information and complete timesheets Desirable Relevant training courses (training will be provided where required)
Experience, Knowledge, and Skills Essential

Excellent communication skills Good understanding of the general principles of Health and Safety and COSHH in the workplace Ability to work using own initiative Ability to prioritise all tasks, to ensure all duties are correctly carried out with minimal supervision, but awareness of when to ask for guidance or assistance Ability to operate cleaning plant and equipment safely, efficiently, and effectively, and that all defects are reported in a timely manner Ability to share knowledge and good practice with other members of the Cleaning Team. Ability to conform with safe working practices, methods, and procedures Ability to co-operate with the academy, Trust and other enforcing bodies in all matters relating to health and safety and environmental legislation, policies, and procedure Desirable Experience of working in a commercial cleaning environment Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships, setting and maintaining high standards of personal presentation, communication, and support, promoting teamwork and fairness Commitment to own learning Good standard of personal appearance Values and Personal Competencies Essential Interpersonal skills Energy and enthusiasm Self-motivation Organisational skills Flexible approach to working additional hours to cover staff absence Good health and attendance record Sense of humour
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 8,247.00 per year

Expected hours: 12.5 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person