CLEANER

Lancashire County Council Schools
Full Time
Chorley
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Chorley Astley Park School, Harrington Road, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1JZ (167 on roll) Tel: 01257 262227 School website: www.astleypark.lancs.sch.uk

Under the direction and instruction of the Site Supervisor, to undertake the cleaning of designated areas within the School premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition, to the agreed quality standards. Cleaning.

Cleaning including closure cleaning;

Sweeping, vacuum cleaning and mopping of floors;

Emptying litter bins;

Polishing and dusting of surfaces and fixtures and fittings;

Cleaning of changing rooms, toilets and shower facilities, including replenishment of paper towels, toilet rolls and other disposables;

Using appropriate powered equipment e.g. floor buffer;

To notify line management or other Senior member of staff, of any damage to buildings and equipment or anything you see that may be dangerous to pupils or staff;

To inform Site Supervisor of matters requiring attention e.g. light bulb replacement, blocked toilets etc;

To inform Site Supervisor when there is low stock of cleaning materials and other disposables etc;

To undertake training in the correct use of cleaning equipment as appropriate; Additional cleaning for one-off occasions i.e. Open Evenings, Visits etc. General

At all times to carry out the duties in accordance with school-based policies and Health and Safety procedures;

To participate in the Schools appraisal scheme where appropriate;

The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held. Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Hours of work are 5:15 am - 8:30 am (Monday to Thursday) and 5:15 am - 8:15 am (Friday)

Good standard of Literacy and Numeracy.

Ability to work as part of a team

Good interpersonal skills

Flexible attitude to work

Good interpersonal skills

Positive approach to customer care and service delivery

Commitment to undertaking relevant training and development

Commitment to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people

Experience of working as a cleaner

Experience of using powered equipment (eg floor buffer)

Ability to work in an organised methodical way

Awareness of Health and Safety issues

Awareness of CoSHH

Please telephone school for an informal discussion

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

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