Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Housing

Job Location

Thornhill

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

Full time 37 hours per week

Salary

24,795 to 25,185 per annum

Special Requirements

DBS check required

Closing Date

19/10/2025

Job Reference

16043

Join Our Neighbourhood Cleaning Team - Full-Time Opportunity



We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Neighbourhood Cleaning Team at Southampton City Council.



This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work at the heart of our communities, helping to maintain high standards of cleanliness in the communal areas of council-owned flats.

Key Responsibilities:

Clean and maintain communal areas in both walk-up and tower blocks. Keep external areas tidy, safe, and free from litter and obstructions. Take care of cleaning equipment and report any faults. Follow Health & Safety procedures and report concerns. Work closely with the housing management team to support a safe and welcoming environment.

What We're Looking For:

Someone with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a commitment to community service. A valid UK driving licence is essential for this role. Experience in cleaning or caretaking is helpful but not required - full training will be provided.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you if you have the right skills and attitude to make a difference in our neighbourhoods.

W

hat we can offer you

Salary:

The salary band for this role is 24,795 to 25,185 The

starting salary is 24,795

with annual progression through the salary bands.



Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


Excellent local government pension with 16.8% employer contribution Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role-dependent) Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer Uniform provided

F

or further information on our benefits package please visit:

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Southampton City Council is proud to be a

#DisabilityConfident

employer. We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunities for all applicants. You can learn more about the Disability Confident scheme and how to get involved at gov.uk/disability confident.



We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.



Unless a

Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR)

applies, all roles are open to everyone who meets the criteria.

Safeguarding Commitment

Southampton City Council is fully committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare

of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We believe that everyone has the right to live free from abuse, neglect, and exploitation.



We aim to deliver services that help individuals feel

safe, supported, and empowered

to reach their goals as valued members of our community. We expect all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding in their roles.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role please contact Ray Ball at ray.ball@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk

Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit

Southampton City Council

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