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Job Title:
Cleaner
Location:
Thorncliffe Hall, Sheffield, S35
Reporting to:
Headteacher
Key relationships:
Headteacher; Administration Team; Caretaker
Working conditions:
Term Time only position, 15 hours per week, 3 pm - 6 pm, Monday-Friday
Rate of Pay:
£10.90 per hour
Description of Paces Sheffield:
Paces Sheffield is presently a specialist centre and charity for children and adults with neurological conditions (mainly cerebral palsy). Paces delivers Conductive Education: a holistic package of support that aims to help individuals obtain the greatest level of independence through a range of supportive measures.
Paces meets the physical and cognitive needs of individuals which are often not met holistically elsewhere.
Paces Sheffield was established in 1995; the organisation was born out of the experiences of parenting pupils with physical disabilities and their related learning difficulties.
Parents, staff, governors and trustees have overseen the growth of Paces as a charity, with the school gaining Non-Maintained Special School status in 2009. Paces School (rated Good by Ofsted in 2019) currently has 48 children from ages 3-18, the school provides a personalised curriculum based on the National Curriculum through the framework of Conductive Education. Paces has a Family Service Team and an Outreach Team that supports approximately 20 families each year.
Paces also has adult day service and in addition to this also operates a Sessional Conductive Education Programme for individuals with Parkinson’s and for individuals who have survived a stroke.
Job Purpose:
The School Cleaner will work as part of a team to perform a variety of regular and one-off cleaning tasks and duties as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
· Be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness of your designated area and for maintaining high and consistent standards.
· Take initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards.
· Liaise with the Facilities Manager and the Caretaker as required to ensure the cleaning rota operates smoothly around both school events and outside lets.
· Report cleaning supplies requirements and stock levels to the appropriate members of staff.
· Ensure Health & Safety, quality and general procedure compliance.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
Desirable
Experience, Knowledge & Skills
· Some knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning materials.
· Experience of undertaking a range of cleaning duties
· Willingness to clean any area of the school as requested
· Willingness to take personal responsibility for standard of work carried out.
· Willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school, to further knowledge
· Willingness to maintain confidentiality on all school matters
· Ability to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team
· Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner
· Ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that arise
· Good communication skills
Qualifications / Training
A willingness to complete any required training.
Work Circumstances
· A flexible approach to required duties
· A full UK driving licence
Paces School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the pupils. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclose and Barring Service.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
To apply: please visit our website at https://www.pacessheffield.org.uk/about/jobs/ to download the job description and application form or email Kelly Broughton at info@pacessheffield.org.uk for an application pack.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11th August 2023 at 5pm
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 15 per week
Salary: £10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
