Cleaner - Ysgol Maes y Gwendraeth

Salary: £24,602

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About the vacancy

Vacancy ID: 1065

Organisation: Carmarthenshire County Council

Section: Cleaning

Number of vacancies: 2

Contract type: Permanent Term Time Only

Location: Cross Hands

Grade: Grade A +4%

Salary: £24,602

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

Hourly Rate : £12.75

Contract Hours 15

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 school to ensure pupils can learn in a clean and safe environment.

If you are a dedicated and meticulous individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean and organized environment and can work on your own or as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, between 15:00 and 17:00, term time only (38 weeks a year), ideal to fit around family commitments and other roles we offer. We offer an 'annualised' pay scheme so that our staff who work term time only receive pay over 52 weeks.

Our service needs a reliable and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to assist the Area Cleaning Manager. Our ideal candidate will already have experience in a cleaning role, be able to work with and manage a team of people and have a keen eye for detail and take pride in ensuring that all areas are spotless and free of clutter.

As a Cleaning Supervisor, your duties will include training, overseeing, and coordinating the cleaning staff to ensure that all cleaning tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You will also be responsible for maintaining the equipment, replenishing cleaning products and handling any customer feedback in a professional and effective manner.

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 the cleaning service on 07920286909. If you are a motivated individual with a passion for cleanliness and organization, we would love to hear from you.

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Expected date of interview: 18 December 2024

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: 15/12/2024, 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.