Cleaner

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The above vacancy now exists within the Housing Department. The successful candidate will provide an efficient cleaning service throughout the communal accommodation ensuring that it is kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

Bolsover District Council is a dynamic and ambitious organisation that takes pride in delivering excellent services to our community whilst driving economic growth and environmental sustainability for the district.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an innovative, dynamic team providing support services to tenants of Recreation Close, Clowne, S43 4PL, Queens Court, Queens Street, Creswell, S80 4HL, Park View, Barlborough, S43 4HJ, and Mill Lane, Whitwell, Worksop, S80 4SE.

The successful candidate will be required to provide an efficient cleaning service to the Independent

Living Scheme and associated accommodation and ensure that it is kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

The role of this position includes; cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying waste bins, polishing, dusting (including toilet, bathroom and associated facilities) and fixtures and fittings and using, where necessary, powered equipment.

To be successful you will need:

• A basic standard of education in order to complete timesheets, read memos, corporate policies, notices and instructions on bottles or equipment.
• Demonstrable knowledge of cleaning techniques, use of standard cleaning appliances and equipment and use of hazardous cleaning substances.
• Competency in cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying waste bins, polishing, dusting, etc.
• The ability to demonstrate strong customer focus and a commitment to service improvements.
• The ability to work both within a team environment and on own initiative to competing deadlines displaying tact, discretion and confidentiality at all times.
• Home telephone/quick contact point if required to cover at short notice.
• The availability to cover holidays and sickness for colleagues at other locations if required to do so from time to time.

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check at Basic level.

For a full list of job details and requirements please view the Job Description and Person Specification.

Why work for us?

Bolsover District Council is a great place to work and if you join our team, you will become part of a talented and dedicated workforce. If you are keen to make a difference to people’s lives and develop your skills and experience, we would like to hear from you.

We offer a competitive salary, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave entitlement and excellent work/life balance initiatives.  Learn more about the benefits of working for us at: Home (bolsover.gov.uk)

Apply today!

If you are interested in this post, please apply using the online application on our dedicated webpage on Derbyshire Jobs at: Bolsover District Council Vacancies or via Derbyshire - Jobs and Careers by clicking ‘Apply for this job’ and creating an account.  You can save your progress and exit the application at any time, coming back to it at a later stage to complete and submit your application.

The closing date is 18 February 2025.

Please read the Guidance Notes provided before completing any application and please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

If you do not have internet access, you can request an offline application pack by contacting Bolsover District Council Contact Centre on 01246 242424 or emailing: BDC-HR&Payroll@bolsover.gov.uk

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

For further information

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Amy Chapman, Careline and Independent Living Manager, on 01246 242667 or email Amy.Chapman@bolsover.gov.uk

If you have not received any communication within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion, and we thank you for your interest in the job role.