Domestic Cleaner – Children’s Social Care Residential Estate (Ref: 001515)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £25,711 per annum (full time equivalent) | Actual Salary: £11,453 per annum (Grade 1)
Hours: 16.33 per week
Location: Blackshaw Lane
Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Domestic Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and young people. You will be responsible for cleaning bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as supporting with laundry and waste management. Working to high standards of hygiene and infection control, you will play an important role in promoting the wellbeing and comfort of residents. The role requires flexibility, respect for confidentiality, and an understanding of safeguarding and health & safety procedures within a care setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean areas of the establishment in accordance with the cleaning specification.
- Undertake relevant training (Manual handling, Equality and Diversity, Induction and other required training).
- Provide flexible working in times of staff shortage and during holiday periods.
- Ensure time notes and other paperwork are submitted to cleaning services.
- May be required to work at other sites within a reasonable distance.
Key Requirements
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety regulations within a workplace environment.
- Willingness to undergo and obtain an enhanced DBS clearance.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including staff and young residents.
Our Benefits Package
- 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years of service.
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
- Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
- Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
- Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
- Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24‑hour access to advice and support.
- Staff recognition and celebration events.
- Peer support groups.
Inclusive Recruitment
We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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