School Cleaner (10hrs/week)

School Cleaner – Aurora Keyes Barn School

Location: Preston, PR4 0YH

Salary: £12.71 - £13.22 /hr

Hours: 2 hours daily, Monday to Friday.  Either 6am-8am or 4pm-6pm (we can be flexibile if you prefer morning or afternoon)

Contract Type: Permanent, 10 hours per week, Term time only

Aurora Keyes Barn School

We’re currently looking for a part time Cleaner to join our housekeeping team. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. 

The Aurora Group is an innovative provider of education and care for children, young people and adults with special educational needs and disabilities.

We are looking to recruit a Cleaner to join our team within our calm and nurturing environment at Aurora Keyes Barn School. We are a 'Good' rated specialist provider of education and care, supporting boys aged 5 - 12 who face challenges associated with additional social, emotional and mental health needs.  

Key Duties:

• Cleaning all surfaces, walls, internal woodwork, fixtures and fittings as appropriate.
• Dusting and polishing.
• Maintaining clean and sanitised kitchenette areas, within the classrooms.
• Vacuuming and washing floors.
• Keeping shower room, all toilets, stocked and clean.
• Ensuring that cleaning supplies are used safely and effectively, reporting shortages or the need for additional supplies, to the admin team.
• Tidying up rooms/classrooms/communal areas.
• Emptying, cleaning and maintaining bins and disposing of waste.
• Undertaking basic record keeping as directed.
• There may be lone working involved.
• Please note that duties will vary, and you will be expected to contribute to the overall aims of the school when required. Please see the link below for our full job description:

 Job Description

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
• Demonstrable attention to detail and pride in work
• Ability to recognise the need for confidentiality
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to be flexible
• Understanding of principles of Health and Safety
• COSHH – safe use of chemicals
• Electrical safety
• First Aid Certificate – desirable but not essential

Requirements:

• Good level of fitness
• The role will require some manual handling tasks – lifting, carrying
• Ability to work with appropriate cleaning products
• Ability to safely use a range of cleaning equipment
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and/or have a willingness to learn
• Ongoing training will be provided to support this role

Due to the location of the school, candidates must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own vehicle. 

What’s on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here’s a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora! We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

• Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
• Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Access Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app that helps you track earnings, save, get expert money advice, and even access part of your pay early when needed

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:

• Enhanced Annual Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Enhanced Pension
• Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too!

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

• Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
• Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000!

Know someone who’d be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded!
(*Terms apply)

How to Apply: 

You can apply online by completing our online application form.  For more information on this position please contact carl.standidge@theauroragroup.co.uk

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.