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Cleaner

Employer
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Location
Boroughwide, however currently based at Greenford House, West Bromwich
Salary
Band A, SCP 1 - 2 (£17,842 - £18,198 per annum) pro rata (£9.25 - £9.43 per hour)
Closing date
5 Aug 2021
Reference
SAND000005389

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Sector
Local Councils
Job Type
Caretaking / Cleaning
Contract Type
Permanent
Working Pattern
See advert details
Hours
Part-Time

Job Details

Willow Gardens is the new 90 Apartment Extra Care scheme located at the Junction of Harvest Road and Moor Lane in Rowley Regis.

The development itself will accommodate a mixture of one and two bedroomed apartments providing housing for those aged 55 and older who need additional support to live in their own homes, it will be staffed 24 hours a day to provide support for residents.

Estate Services are responsible for providing a variety of cleansing functions contributing to the safety and appearance of this development.

You will be required to undertake the cleaning functions to all communal facilities within Willow Gardens such as staff office and welfare facilities, communal dining area, communal lounges, toilet & assisted bathing facilities, lifts, entrance lobby, exit doors, stairs and landing etc.

Duties will include:

  • To be part of a Borough-wide Cleaning Service, providing a variety of cleaning tasks to communal areas within Willow Gardens communal facilities and employee welfare facilities.
  • To work individually or as part of a multiple disciplinary Borough-wide Cleaning Team to carry out a range of internal and external cleaning tasks, including infection control, dusting, suction cleaning, mopping, internal and external sweeping, use of scrubber drier, wiping down walls, cleaning windows and frames and entry, internal doors, lifts etc as identified by the Estate Services Managers and/or Estate Services Supervisors.

You will be expected to demonstrate the ability to:

  • Work anywhere within the Borough of Sandwell.
  • Undertake duties using a variety of cleaning equipment with regards to safe methods of work. Including knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH Regulations.
  • Work as part of a team or on your own as required.
  • Work with changing priorities and uncertainty.

The post holders must possess:

  • Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • A basic knowledge of cleaning techniques

A standard DBS check is required for this role. 

Our Values; Trust, Unity and Progress make us unique, they define how we do things and are reflected in the way we behave. They are important to us, guiding and shaping our organisational culture. Our values are key to us achieving Sandwell’s Vision 2030 and also guide us when we recruit.

Hours:

12 hours per week (4 hours per day Friday to Sunday (including weekend working and bank holidays))

This advert will close as soon as sufficient applications are received. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

Supporting documents
Personnel Specification
Job Description
Information for Applicants

Company

Who are we?

Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Why work for us?

  • Generous annual leave entitlements
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
  • An exclusive retail discounts portal
  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
  • An employee assistance and counselling service
  • Annual leave purchase scheme
  • A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
  • Flexi-time working
  • A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
  • Volunteering scheme

Your career at Sandwell Council

We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.

Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.

Our plans for the future

Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell. 

We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:

https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours

To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;

https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 569 3300
Location
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom

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