Cleaning Operative

• On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy  
• Free gym membership  
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Access to a wellbeing app and counselling 
• Access to discounts on shopping and events. 
• Access to a comprehensive induction package, and to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.  

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values. 
2. Support the Senior Cleaning Operative with the implementation of management decisions, consistent with the Harmeny and cottage plans, policies and procedures. 
3. Specific tasks will include: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, baths, cleaning windows, keeping entrance areas clean and tidy, making beds, loading and unloading dishwashers, removing soiled bedding or clothing to the laundry.
4. Providing supporting in the laundry, including the counting of stock, and delivery of school uniforms and bedding back to cottages. 
5. Assist the Homemakers to ensure that each residential cottage maintains a homely environment for clients. 
6. Ensure that all cleaning is completed in a manner consistent with good Health and Safety practice. 
7. Work in accordance with the planned programme / cleaning schedule. 
8. Maintain the stock of cleaning materials within a locked cupboard. 
9. Report all repairs or replacements needed to the line manager. 
10. Attend regular staff and children’s meetings as required and in order to ascertain feedback from service users. Cleaning operatives should expect to interact with children and care staff.
11. Attend supervision, training and other meetings as required. 
12. Undertake any other duties as delegated by the management team which are consistent with the role of Cleaning Operative. 

Qualifications, Skills, Knowledge and Experience

1. Experience in undertaking a range of cleaning duties.
2. Ability to work effectively and supportively as part of the domestic team.
3. Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
4. Ability to act on own initiative if unexpected problems arise.
5. Knowledge of COSHH guidelines.

1. Committed to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. 
2. Willingness to clean any area of the organisation as requested by senior management / senior cleaning operative. 
3. Willingness to take personal responsibility for standards of work carried out. 
4. Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by Harmeny.
5. Understanding of the need for and a willingness to maintain confidentiality on all Harmeny and children/young people matters. 

Benefits

• 35 days holiday (pro rata), inclusive of public holidays 
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (pro-rata) (after probation)
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance scheme (three times salary)
• Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave
• Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance
• Access to wellbeing initiatives such as massage therapy and a range of resources to support mental and physical health