Office Cleaner

Salary £11,898.67 per annum (£22,310 full-time equivalent)

Location Rainbows Hospice

This is a Permanent, Part Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The vacancy

Are you an experienced Housekeeper/Office Cleaner? Do you understand about COSHH and Health & Safety regulations? Are you seeking part-time hours of work?

If yes, then we would like to hear from you!

Here at Rainbows Hospice, we are currently seeking an Office Cleaner to join our dedicated and vibrant Housekeeping Team to provide a high standard of cleanliness and infection control management in the offices and communal areas of the Hospice. Within this role you will be responsible for cleaning all areas of the Hospice focusing on the offices, toilets, staff rooms, kitchenettes, stairs, and corridors.

This role requires you to work 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Five 4-hour shifts). There is a requirement to be flexible to support the wider housekeeping team with any other duties as well as provide cover for other team member’s absences.

About the role

As a member of the Housekeeping Team, the Office Cleaner is responsible for providing a high standard of cleanliness in the hospice, focusing mainly on the offices and communal areas.

Some of the key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

To carry out daily cleaning of all office areas which includes cleaning the toilets, corridors, stairs, kitchenette, and other communal areas on the cleaning schedule.
To undertake deep clean of office areas as required, and in line with infection control procedures.
To support the wider housekeeping team with any laundering duties as and when required.
To perform periodic tasks including curtain changing, organising carpet cleaning or steam cleaning rugs and curtains.
To ensure that all products are stored in line with COSHH procedures.
To support the wider housekeeping team with any other duties required as well as provide cover for other team member’s absences.
Further responsibilities in the role of a Office Cleaner at Rainbows, can be found by downloading the Job Description.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a similar role, with an understanding of infection control guidelines, COSHH and Health & Safety regulations. This role will require manual handling of furniture, so experience or a qualification in manual handling is desirable. It is desirable for the candidate to have experience working within a clinical environment however, training can be provided.

As an Office Cleaner you would need to be able to work as a lone worker at times with good communication skills and the ability to treat all babies, children, young people and families with dignity, respect and understanding. There is a requirement to be flexible to support the wider housekeeping team with any other duties as well as provide cover for other team member’s absences.

Further requirements can be found by downloading the Person Specification.

Our Benefits include:

Free onsite parking at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.
Eligibility to join blue light card discount scheme.
Bupa Cashback plan.
Life Assurance.
27 days holiday.
Plus bank holiday allowance but expectation to work bank holidays in this role.
Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to occupational health.
Contributory pension scheme.
Subsidised meals at the Hospice, Lark Rise, Loughborough.

For further information about this role and the responsibilities please contact Julie Middleton (Housekeeper Coordinator) on julie.middleton@rainbows.co.uk

To apply for the role please click ‘apply now’ to complete an online application form. If you require an alternative method of applying or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments further, please contact the people team at recruitment@rainbows.co.uk

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and pre-employment checks.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition
relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions
support every child and young person to achieve their full potential
create memories for families to treasure
provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person