Job Description

Description

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic and reliable cleaner to join our friendly team of dedicated cleaning staff who take great pride in providing an excellent quality service to the College and its staff and students.


This is a permanent, part-time role requiring 15 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday to Friday from 6:30am to 9:30am.

Please note that this is a term time only position, working 38 weeks per year. Your salary will be paid on a pro rata basis depending on your start date. The full 38 week pro rata salary for an academic year is 8,578.51.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness in offices, classrooms, and event spaces to agreed standards. Duties include dusting, vacuuming, mopping, floor polishing, and cleaning windows and mirrors. You will also carry out regular toilet cleaning to maintain hygiene facilities to a high standard. In addition, you will be responsible for occasional deep cleaning tasks, ensuring health and safety compliance, such as handling bodily fluids and periodic holiday cleaning. Report issues, damages, or hazards and adhere to health and safety protocols. Manage building security, access, and cleaning equipment while maintaining confidentiality. Support the organisation's objectives and take part in training to stay updated with industry practices. Undertake other duties as directed by management, ensuring consistent, high-quality service.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

This would be a great opportunity for an individual with experience of cleaning in an industrial, educational environment or other similar experience is essential as is the ability to communicate effectively with staff, students and the public. If you are highly motivated, hardworking and reliable, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Very competitive salaries that have seen sector leading pay awards Excellent annual leave entitlements for all (between 35 and 50 annual leave days, as well as 8 bank holiday days, and additional time off over the Christmas period!) Dedication to career development and progression through dedicated development days, talent schemes and much more Recognition for great work through awards, events and celebration days Cycle to Work Scheme Access to onsite facilities with discounted rates on services including Bliss Hair & Beauty Salon, dog grooming, car health checks Use of the College gym facilities as well as discounts at local gyms Generous pension schemes (23.68% employer contribution for teaching roles, 21.5% employer contribution for non-teaching roles) Access to a huge range of high street discounts Free will writing Travel discounts including local bus, tram, train, as well as cross country coach and trains Free flu vaccine Free confidential counselling service and wellness platforms

About Sandwell College

Sandwell Family of Colleges is a group of educational institutions located in the West Midlands region of England, offering a diverse range of courses and programs to cater to various interests and career aspirations. The family comprises of Sandwell College, Cadbury Sixth Form College, Central St Michael, Professional Academy, Central St Michaels Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Centre. With state-of-the-art facilities, experienced teaching staff, and a commitment to student success, the Sandwell Family of Colleges provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment, enabling individuals to pursue their educational and career goals effectively.

Sandwell Family of Colleges is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We have robust policies and procedures in place to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for all our students and staff. At Sandwell Family of Colleges, we believe that creating a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment is essential for enabling our students to thrive academically and personally. We are unwavering in our commitment to safeguarding and will continue to uphold the highest standards to protect the most vulnerable members of our community.



Please note that as part of our onboarding process, you will be required to either undergo an Enhanced DBS check or provide your existing Enhanced DBS certificate if you are registered with the Update Service.



We expect all applicants to be fully transparent about any information that may be disclosed as part of this check so that we can discuss it at the earliest opportunity. For more information on what may show on your Enhanced DBS check please visit: https://vetting.com/blog/what-shows-and-doesnt-on-a-dbs-check/