CLEANER / HOUSEKEEPER / DOMESTIC

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Good standard of written and spoken English to carry out duties safely and effectively.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training as required (e.g. Health & Safety, Infection Control, COSHH).

Desirable:

• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles (or equivalent qualification).
• Evidence of relevant training in health and safety, COSHH or manual handling.

Experience

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate a methodical and safe approach to cleaning tasks.
• Experience of working independently and managing own workload.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role within healthcare, education, or another regulated environment.
• Experience of maintaining cleaning records and following cleaning schedules.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.

Additional Criteria

Essential:

• Ability to follow policy, procedure, and instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to manage and monitor stock of consumables effectively.
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required.
• Motivated, reliable, and able to demonstrate integrity and confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Awareness of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.
• Knowledge of the colour-coding system for cleaning materials and equipment.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Good standard of written and spoken English to carry out duties safely and effectively.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training as required (e.g. Health & Safety, Infection Control, COSHH).

Desirable:

• City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles (or equivalent qualification).
• Evidence of relevant training in health and safety, COSHH or manual handling.

Experience

Essential:

• Ability to demonstrate a methodical and safe approach to cleaning tasks.
• Experience of working independently and managing own workload.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a similar role within healthcare, education, or another regulated environment.
• Experience of maintaining cleaning records and following cleaning schedules.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control procedures.

Additional Criteria

Essential:

• Ability to follow policy, procedure, and instructions accurately.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with colleagues, patients, and visitors.
• Ability to manage and monitor stock of consumables effectively.
• Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required.
• Motivated, reliable, and able to demonstrate integrity and confidentiality.

Desirable:

• Awareness of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021.
• Knowledge of the colour-coding system for cleaning materials and equipment.