At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
About the Team
Carrswood Day Services is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and energetic person to become a part-time Cleaner and to join a dedicated and experienced staff team.
The service is based in Twerton, Bath where we provide a building-based day service for adults with learning disabilities. The service delivers activities focused around key areas including - communication, health & wellbeing, independent living skills, social skills and support with sensory needs. We have a range of rooms including activity rooms, dining/activity hall, sensory room, coffee bar, accessible toilets and bathrooms, meeting rooms and office spaces.
The service provision is currently Monday to Friday between 8am 5pm.
About the Role
The usual hours of work for this role are 1pm to 5pm Monday to Friday, there may be some variation to this to meet the requirements of the service, which will be with notice from the management team.
Your duties each day will be to clean areas of the building as assigned, re-stock supplies in areas of the building and ensure relevant records are completed. You may be required to close the building up along with another worker from the service. You may also be required to clean external areas; the vehicles we use to transport people and areas used by other teams within the building. You may also be required to undertake basic maintenance and decoration within the service. This role does require consistent physical effort including lifting and carrying.
You will have some knowledge and experience in general maintenance and cleaning. We will provide you with additional relevant training and support you to do your job. Once trained you will often work on your own but with guidance from the service manager and other staff members.
The role is primarily based at the day service; however, you may occasionally be asked to work in other areas, attend meetings or training outside of this location.
You can expect:
* A comprehensive induction
* Training to provide you with the skills and knowledge to perform the role to a high standard and to follow safe working practices
* Regular supervision with either the Day Service Manager or a Support Co-Ordinator
* A supportive team environment and rewarding job
About You
To apply you will have:
* Enthusiasm and commitment to maintain a safe and clean service
* Good physical fitness to perform active, manual tasks in working hours
* A good basic level of literacy, numeracy and understanding of the English language.
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what’s involved, please contact Talullah Windmill-Last, Day Service Manager, Talullah_Windmill-Last@BATHNES.GOV.UK or call 01225 394590.
Interview date:TBC
About Bath & North East Somerset Council.
Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
Why Bath & North East Somerset Council?
We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits
At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity
We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.