Cleaning Operative

Cleaning Operative 

Location - Bournemouth & Surrounding Areas

Salary - £28,000 Per Annum

Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:30

We are the Housing Network (THN), a purpose-led organisation working in partnership with the YMCA to support our communities. We are in an exciting period of growth and are looking for experienced and passionate people to help us support vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.

Are you an experienced Cleaning Operative, looking to join at an exciting time of growth and be part of an organisation that makes a difference?

If so, please take a look into the details below and click apply!

About you:

• Experienced working independently, as well as part of a team
• Have a passion for what The Housing Network does and representing that
• Experienced in professional cleaning, ideally including end of tenancy or deep-cleaning environments
• A good level of understanding cleaning tools, and equipment
• Obtain a Full UK Drivers Licence 

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensuring that properties are returned to a high standard of cleanliness with tight turnaround times
• Carry out scheduled work on void properties to bring back up to a high standard and in accordance with the Council’s targets prescribed in the contract
• Cleaning of rooms/communal areas as directed, ensuring that all rooms/communal areas are maintained to a high quality standard
• Cleaning void rooms to prepare them for new residents.
• Remove rubbish and dispose of correctly.
• Check kitchen and laundry room appliances are clean and free from hazards and common part areas are free from hazards and are clean as directed regularly
• Ensure that the communal areas are hygienic and well maintained.
• Report any repairs to the maintenance office team.
• Carry out sharps sweeps
• Follow all COSHH and company polices 

What you’ll receive:

• Salary - £28,000 Per Annum
• Company Vehicle (Business use only)
• 23 days of annual leave
• Blue Light Card

We believe our values should reflect in our behaviour towards our colleagues, partners and residents while we work to achieve our Strategy 2024>29. These values are to be; Innovative, Dynamic, Dependable, Respectful, and Kind.

The Housing Network is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst the workforce.

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

As an employer we welcome applications from candidates with lived experience, demonstrating our commitment to capturing the value of “expertise by experience” and providing More than a Voice for our residents.

All job offers are subject to a DBS check (level to be advised through the hiring process) and references.