Cleaner
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary :A GBP 26,232 : A GBP 27,086 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 10:00am : 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date : Monday 1 st June, 2026
Are you reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference?
Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments? If so, wed love you to join our Estates and Facilities team at St Josephs Specialist Trust.
About Us
St Josephs Specialist Trust is a registered charitable trust supporting children and young adults with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities.
Our inclusive community includes a special school, college, childrens home and adult supported living home.
We are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for our students aged 5:19, many of whom display challenging behaviours.
We value resilience, compassion and teamwork, and candidates should possess emotional, physical and mental resilience.
Why join us?
* Competitive Incentives: A GBP 1,000 retention bonus (A GBP 250 after 1 month, A GBP 250 after 1 year and A GBP 500 after 18 months)
* Comprehensive Benefits: Life Insurance, Medical Cashplan, free hot lunch during term time and ample free parking.
* Personal and Professional Growth: Annual performance reviews, CPD training, induction programme, mentoring and support networks.
* Wellbeing Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Service, Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health
* Scenic Location: Work on a stunning 23:acre site at the edge of the Surrey Hills
About the role
As a General Assistant (Cleaning), you will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming environment across our site.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out a variety of practical cleaning tasks across offices, classrooms, washrooms and residential areas.
* Managing stock of cleaning supplies and handling chemical safely.
* Responding promptly to spills and incidents
* Completing deep cleaning in line with schedules and specifications
* Supporting laundry, waste and recycling tasks
* Assisting with general estates and facilities duties as part of the wider team.
What were looking for
You will be physically, mentally and emotionally resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Due to our semi:rural location, own transport is preferred.
Training and Commitment
All successful applicants will take part in Team Teach positive behaviour support training during induction : a vital part of our approach to supporting our students.
By joining us, you will become a key worker committed to making a meaningful impact.
Please note: we may interview suitable candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, we can only accept applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK.
St Josephs Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This role requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for St Josephs Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate .