The Caretaking Services team is looking for a reliable and committed individual to join our team at a Community Living Scheme in Cardiff. This scheme provides modern accommodation for older people living independently and offers a range of communal facilities designed to promote wellbeing, independence, and community living. Our team plays a key role in ensuring the scheme remains clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff.
You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of cleaning throughout the scheme. Duties will include:
- Cleaning communal areas including corridors, lounges, lifts, stairwells, toilets, kitchens, and other shared facilities
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the building
- Ensuring communal areas remain safe, presentable, and welcoming
- Reporting repairs, health and safety concerns, and other issues identified during your work
- Supporting the wider Caretaking Services team in maintaining a quality environment for residents
You will work independently on site while also being part of the wider Estate Services and Caretaking Services team.
Full training and support will be provided.
What We Are Looking For From You
- A commitment to delivering excellent cleaning standards
- The ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A professional and respectful approach when working within a residential environment
- An understanding of health and safety requirements
- Previous cleaning experience is desirable, although full training will be provided
- The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
This post is permanent and is suitable for job share.
This salary is subject to the Living Wage Supplement that tops up the basic rate of pay to £13.45 per hour. The supplement will be reviewed every April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage Supplement.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role please contact Richard Heard (Richard.heard@cardiff.gov.uk).
This job advert is also available in Welsh. / Mae'r hysbyseb swydd hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd: https://www.jobscardiffcouncil.co.uk/vacancies/?lang=cy_GB