Cleaner – South Norfolk
£11.50 per hour; £22,126 FTE
10 hours per week; Permanent
Ref: HP014

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Our South Norfolk service provides temporary supported housing for women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse and in need of safe accommodation.

You will be part of the team providing a cleaning service to all of the communal and staff areas including, communal halls, corridors and stairways, sanitary accommodation, kitchens, guest room (if applicable), staff room, offices and stores). Ensuring the building is clean and tidy.

The role:

• Clean in accordance with agreed schedules, covering daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks.
  Be responsible for keeping storage facilities tidy and locked when not in use in accordance with COSHH regulations.


• Report any items which are becoming worn or damaged and needing replacement.


• Remove and dispose of litter and keep all communal and staff areas tidy.


• Carry out any other cleaning works as directed by the Service Manager.


• Comply with Orwell’s Health and Safety Policy and infection control policy and carry out activities in a safe manner.

More reasons to apply…

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays


• Retail discounts via our rewards platform (restaurants, shopping, days out gym memberships, cinema Tickets, holidays, Sky store and much more…)


• Reward and recognition awards


• Free DBS checks


• Cashback Health plan


• Access to Blue Light Card – membership fees applies.


• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy


• Wellbeing programme

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Before applying…
Additional employment documents: https://www.orwell-housing.co.uk/work-with-us/additional-employment-documents/

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please notice Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.  All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Orwell  is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

If there’s a barrier to you applying for any of our roles, we’d like to remove it so please get in touch with our Talent team either by giving them a call (01473 228782) or emailing work@orwell-housing.co.uk.

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