Boarding House Cleaner - Weekend

Duties and Responsibilities

Boarding House cleaners are required to undertake the following duties as directed, using the prescribed chemicals, methods and frequencies as listed in the Boarding House Cleaning Specification, and to abide by School policies as stated in the staff handbook.

Core Duties

To clean bathrooms as follows:

• Empty waste bins Damp-wipe furniture and surrounding surfaces, spot clean walls and glass Clean showers, baths, hand basins and toilets replenishing consumables as necessary Report to the Matron any repairs or maintenance required

To clean kitchens as follows:

• Empty waste bins Ensure work surfaces clean Unload and load dishwasher, returning cutlery and crockery to cupboards Mop hard floors

To clean communal areas as follows:

• Empty waste bins Vacuum reception carpets Spot-clean corridors as required

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection and Safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to his/her line manager or the School’s Safeguarding Lead.

This position is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service in the event of a successful application. Copies of the School’s Code of Practice and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available from the HR Team.

Post-holders/candidates will be expected to demonstrate the following:

Qualifications, Education and Training: Essential

• A good level of general education

Knowledge and Experience: Essential

• Previous experience of working in cleaning operation on a large site

Desirable

• COSHH (Health and Safety Certificate) desirable but not essential as training will be provided

Skills and Abilities: Essential

• The ability to read and understand written English for health and safety instruction purposes

Personal Attributes:

• Reliable Punctual Honest Flexible Good attention to detail Ability to follow instructions