Bank General Assistant Cleaning

Sanctuary Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization is looking for a Bank General Assistant - Cleaning in Basildon. In this role, you will maintain cleanliness in communal areas and assist with meal preparations. Ideal candidates should have experience in cleaning, good customer service skills, and a willingness to work toward a Level 2 diploma in housekeeping. This position offers flexible hours and an opportunity to make a positive impact in people's lives while being part of a supportive team.

Benefits

Online discounts and rewards

Health and well-being plans

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with general cleaning duties is desirable.
• Some experience in domestic or catering is beneficial.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 2 diploma in housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of communal areas and kitchens.
• Complete cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Report potential faults and hazards.
• Help prepare meals and drinks following hygiene standards.

Skills

General cleaning duties

Experience in a domestic/catering environment

Good customer service skills

Health and safety understanding

Education

Level 2 diploma in housekeeping/catering

Job description

Department: Health and Social Care (Domestic and Housekeeping)

Operation: Sanctuary Supported Living

Location: Poplar House, Rectory Road, Pitsea, Basildon, SS13 1FG

Salary: £12.82 per hour

Hours: As and when required

Role Overview

Sanctuary Supported Living is delighted to be recruiting for a Bank General Assistant - Cleaning at our Retirement Communities Service at Poplar House in Basildon.

At Sanctuary Supported Living, we specialise in delivering a wide range of personalised housing, care, and support services to help people across England to live as independently as possible.

We’re a national organisation, but we’re not-for-profit and we think locally by putting our customers at the heart of what we do. We’re committed to being our best and helping customers to be their best, as we support them on their pathways for independence.

No matter your job – delivering support directly or working in our offices to support our frontline teams – your work makes a difference every day.

And working with us isn’t just another job. It’s rewarding, inspiring, exciting and it provides an opportunity to make a real, positive impact on people’s lives. Plus, we’ll support you in reaching your aspirations and career goals, through comprehensive training and benefits.

The role of Bank General Assistant - Cleaning will include:

• Undertaking general duties as assigned, such as maintaining the cleanliness of all communal areas, offices, and the kitchen
• Ensuring all cleaning duties are completed to a high standard
• Identifying and reporting potential faults and hazards on site, to maintain a safe environment
• Maintaining stock levels, restocking as required and ensuring equipment is used in line with guidance notes
• Helping to prepare meals and drinks, following food hygiene standards, and ensuring the needs of our customers are met
• Ensuring customers’ privacy and dignity are maintained and respected

Skills and experiences:

• Working knowledge and experience of undertaking general cleaning duties is desirable
• Some experience of working in a domestic/catering environment
• Level 2 diploma in housekeeping/catering, or willing to work towards
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills
• A general understanding of health and safety in the workplace

Benefits:

• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• Health and well-being plans
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Supported Living is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association and Sanctuary Home Care Limited, both exempt charities.

Job Reference: 227364

We are only currently accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.