About this role
Salary £12.60 per hour | Casual hours | Various shifts available | Cravenside HFE | Barnoldswick
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Location – Broadfield House, Leyland
Contracted Hours – Various hours available Monday – Sunday. Typical shift patterns are 09:00-12:00, 09:00-14:00 and 14:00-19:00
About the Role
The Facilities Management Team at Lancashire County Council are looking to recruit a Casual Cleaning Operative who is required to carry out cleaning duties at Cravenside HFE.
A flexible approach to work is required, as the successful candidate would be required to cover sickness, holidays or provide support to meet additional service demands.
Lancashire County Council provide vital Residential Care Services to the people of Lancashire. These services provide a safe, secure environment that allows older people as much independence as possible while supporting a range of care needs. The Facilities Management team carry out cleaning and laundry services at all residential Care Homes and Day Centres. Keeping these buildings and personal possessions clean is critically important to everyone who uses these facilities.
High standards of cleanliness are expected, and prior experience is desirable; however full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Duties will consist of general cleaning, such as damp wiping, damp mopping, vacuuming, toilet cleaning, and washroom cleaning. Loading and emptying washing and drying machines, rolling, and pressing of laundry items, storing of Laundry Items.
There are over 30 Care Homes and Day Centres across Lancashire. Successful candidates have the option to provide cover in several buildings in a catchment area.
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'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.
In exchange for your hard work and professionalism, Lancashire County Council is proud to offer the Foundation Living Wage for this post. Foundation Living Wage is independently calculated each year based on what employees and their families need to live.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- The Casual Cleaning Operative will carry out cleaning duties at Cravenside HFE, including general cleaning tasks and laundry services. The role requires a flexible approach to cover for sickness and holidays.
Ready to join Lancashire County Council?
Take the next step in your career journey