Cleaner - Ysgol Carreg Hirfaen, Cwmann, Lampeter

Salary: £23,261

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 375

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Section: Cleaning

Number of vacancies: 1

Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Ceredigion

Grade: Grade A +4%

Salary: £23,261

If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate : £12.05

Contract Hours 2 hours a day

Come and join our team
The Cleaning Service provides an essential service throughout the County of Carmarthenshire.

The team is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the County's schools to ensure people can live and work in clean and safe environment. The role would be term time cleaning with additional holiday cleaning of up to 10 days. The hours will be dependent on the contract that each school has signed up to.

Our ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and take pride in ensuring that all areas are spotless and free of clutter. Duties include dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and emptying waste bins as well as replenishing consumable items and deep cleaning as required. You will be responsible for using cleaning equipment, machinery, and chemicals, following health and safety guidance.

You will also need:

• A positive attitude and the willingness to learn new skills.
• Flexibility and the willingness to assist with other cleaning requirements.

For an informal discussion about our vacancy please contact Heidi Sellick on 07920286909.

We offer a competitive salary, opportunities for career growth and development, and the following rewards package:

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave.
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

For further rewards information please visit the webpage Employee benefits (gov.wales)

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DBS level: An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - Verbal: Level 1 - You will need a basic knowledge of Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level..

Closing Date: 22/09/2024, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Competitive salary
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility: You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work. P lease Note: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.