Cleaner/Porter - #2148777

Cleaner / Porter – Temporary Accommodation

Grade: SC2
Department: Housing Regeneration and Environment
Location: Temporary Accommodation / Hostels
Contract: Temporary / Contract

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Cleaner / Porter to join the Housing team and help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety across the Council’s Temporary Accommodation (TA) hostels and communal areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake daily cleaning of hostels, communal areas, kitchens, bathrooms, toilets, offices and other amenities.

• Use appropriate cleaning methods and equipment to maintain high standards of hygiene.

• Assist with maintaining Health & Safety standards across hostel facilities.

• Report defects, misuse of equipment and other issues to the appropriate team.

• Assist with accessing, clearing and cleaning vacant rooms, including moving furniture and belongings.

• Complete room inventories and help ensure vacant accommodation is promptly prepared for new residents.

• Work closely with colleagues across Housing and other Council services to provide an effective, joined-up service.

• Respond appropriately to residents' needs and contribute to excellent customer service.

About You

You will be a dependable and practical individual with good attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining clean, safe and welcoming accommodation.

You should have:

• Experience in cleaning, portering, caretaking or a similar environment.

• Good awareness of Health & Safety and hygiene standards.

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A flexible and proactive approach to practical tasks.

• Good communication and customer service skills.

• The ability to work respectfully with residents, including vulnerable individuals.

• A willingness to undertake a range of duties to support the effective operation of the service.

Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK

If you take pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness and want to make a positive contribution to the lives of residents in temporary accommodation, we would like to hear from you.

For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.