An opportunity has arisen at the Westmorland Campus in Kendal town centre for a reliable and motivated person to join the college Cleaning Team.
Key facts
- Full-time, one-year fixed, term time only
37 hours per week - Salary
£16,674 - Closing date
Sunday 11th August 2024 - Interview date
w/c 19th August 2024
Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures
The successful candidate(s) will have experience cleaning in a busy environment. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.
They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives, have strong IT skills, and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared objectives.
Job Overview
An opportunity has arisen at the Westmorland Campus in Kendal town centre for a reliable and motivated person to join the college Cleaning Team. The ideal candidate will help maintain a high level of cleanliness on college premises for staff, students, and visitors at all times.
They will embrace college values, including the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
While this role is based at the Westmorland Campus, the successful applicant may be required at times to work at other College campuses. The role will involve working alongside an existing cleaner on a rota basis.
See the Job Description for full details.
Why choose us?
Set within the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site of the Lake District, we are an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. Under the leadership of our Principal, Kelvin Nash, we are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.
What we offer
- A friendly and supportive environment
- Rewarding jobs, working with talented students
- Great career progression opportunities
- A generous holiday entitlement
- Excellent pension schemes for all staff
- 7 efficiency days per year (pro rata) in addition to your hard-earned holiday allocation
- Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
- A college that promotes and supports flexible working
- On-site canteens with locally sourced ingredients
- Employee assistant program
- Electric car and Cycle to Work schemes
- A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme
- Membership options are available to other discounting/saving providers
- A full range of discounted hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
- Discounts in the college restaurant
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Enhance absence pay
Our vision
We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.
Our values
- Excellence & Ambition
- Respect & Honesty
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Loyalty & Commitment
- A Positive Environment
What we're looking for
Qualifications
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| First Aid certificate | |
| Cleaning qualifications |
Experience
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Previous all round cleaning experience in a busy environment |
Knowledge & Skills
| Essential | Desirable |
|---|---|
| Ability to work unsupervised with own initiative | |
| Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise |
Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.
Right to work
You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work. You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tool and find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.
Equality & diversity
We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010).
GDPR
All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations
Armed Forces Covenant
We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.
Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.
