School Cleaner

3 weeks ago


Adlington Lancashire, United Kingdom Outcomes First Group Full time
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG

Job title:        School Cleaner

Location:       Waterloo Lodge School, Chorley, Lancashire 

Salary:           £9,439.20 per annum

Hours:           18 hours per week

                       Mon - Fri 06:45 - 08:15/Mon - Thurs 15:30-17:30/ Fri 14:00 - 16:30

Contract:       Permanent, Part-Time, Term Time plus 1 week

Closing date: 1st November 

Interview date: 6th November

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a School Cleaner to join close-knit team at  Waterloo Lodge School located in Chorley.

Job Purpose

To undertake, as part of the team, the cleaning of designated areas to ensure that a high level of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained throughout the school on a daily basis

Main Tasks

To ensure that all works carried out are completed with due observation to appropriate Health & Safety requirements

Cleaning, sweeping and vacuum cleaning

Empty and clean bins and remove waste to designated area, including the

separation of waste, i.e. recycling

Washing, dusting and polishing surfaces, including floors, walls, tables etc.

Cleaning of toilet areas, to include replenishing of toilet rolls, soap and hand towels 

To undertake a Deep Clean which includes, all of the above, plus for example skirting boards, walls and to clean internal glass and internal and external door glass

Each cleaner will be responsible for an area and will be expected to clean to the frequency and standards set out

To ensure standards and procedures are adhered to

To use cleaning materials appropriately, as instructed and economically; to inform Line Manager when stocks are low

Where practicable ensure windows and doors are closed and lights switched off

Report to Line Manager any defects seen which are likely to affect security or health & safety, for example broken/cracked window etc

The cleaner is required to use only approved cleaning materials and in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH regulations

About us

Waterloo Lodge is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them academically and socially, to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Options Autism?

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions

“Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits

100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support. 

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 

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