Job Information
Northumberland County Council is looking for cleaners across Northumberland ( Alnwick, Amble, Berwick, Prudhoe, Hexham and Haltwhistle) to join their staff bank. These positions are for short-term, temporary assignments and one-off, ad-hoc shifts. Perfect for someone looking for flexible working.
Pay Rate: £11.59 per hour
Job Description: Cleaner
Various Shifts Available - Monday to Sunday (You Choose!)
As a Cleaner, you will ensure a pristine and hygienic environment in accordance with the specification for Building Cleaning Services and the Cleaning Operations Manual. Your responsibilities will include:
Job Brief
- Performing general cleaning tasks as directed.
- Emptying litter bins and removing rubbish.
- Safely using cleaning equipment.
- Opening and closing premises as necessary, ensuring the security of the building is not compromised.
- Ensuring compliance with Health and Safety legislation and County Council policies, especially when using materials, tools, and equipment.
- Managing stock, ordering cleaning materials, and assisting with the receipt and safe storage of goods.
- Attending training sessions as required.
- Covering other sites and duties appropriate to the nature, level, and grade of the post as needed.
No experience needed.
Note: Designated areas may include schools, offices, social services establishments, or any other County Council or contracted establishment.
Join our team and contribute to maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming environments across Northumberland. Register with our staff bank today and start your journey towards flexible, rewarding work in cleaning services.
Northumberland County Council’s Staff Bank provides a pool of highly skilled temporary workers who are looking for a long-term placement, or who want to work flexibly within the council. If a team needs support due to sickness, common staff shortages, or general vacancies, they call upon registered bank members to fill available assignments. These can be filled via a long-term assignment for up to 12 months or on an ad hoc basis.
Benefits of joining NCC’s Staff Bank include:
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Flexible contract – work and earn alongside your current commitments
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Career opportunities - Build and increase your employability and professional network with the opportunity to gain fixed term and permanent contracts.
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Try different roles within the organisation to find your fit.
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Develop new skills and enhance current expertise to help supplement your career.
Where we receive a high volume of applications for a post, we may bring the closing date forward. You are therefore advised to submit your completed application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Staff Bank is managed by the Temporary Staffing Team, who you can contact via temporarystaffing@northumberland.gov.uk. You will be subject to Northumberland County Council's pre-employment checking process which includes a minimum of 2 references covering the past 3 years, health clearance and proof of right to work in the UK and depending on the assignment you may be required to undertake a DBS check.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930