About Squared
At Squared we pride ourselves on being more than a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. Our services don't stop there.
Our mission is "HOMES SUPPORT OPPORTUNITY" - as well as providing housing for our customers we firmly believe in proactively supporting them to improve their lives. Social Housing is an increasingly scarce resource, much needed but only a small percentage of the population are lucky enough to be able to access it. Squared sees its tenants and residents as individuals who have choices, although at the time they come to us they may not be aware of that. That's why we call them customers. We promote a coaching culture, empowering individuals to make choices about their lives on their journey to improve their day to day and future lives. Perhaps that's where the analogy ends as Squared does not want to retain the same customers for ever. We want them to come to us, benefit from our services and at some future date, move on, in a way that suits the individual customer.
Squared refuses to stand still and our ambition coupled with a compelling strategy is part of the momentum that carries us forward. We want to work with like-minded people who believe in our values and like to get things done.
About the Department
Cleaning and Gardening Squared (CGS) currently manages all the cleaning and gardening requirements for over 500 local rented housing units and is rapidly expanding its services into the business, private rentals, entertainment and leisure sectors.
Every cleaning or gardening contract we undertake is approached with the highest quality standards alongside strict adherence to industry and health and safety regulations. We monitor the training and development of every member of our team and promote a culture of continued improvement.
About the Role
You'll play an important role in Squared both now and as we develop and grow. We need people to join a small team of like-minded individuals prepared to attempt something new, who are committed to meeting the needs of our customers through delivery of high-quality cleaning and gardening services.
You'll be a rare individual who is capable of displaying team work yet capable of lone working when needed.
You'll possibly have a cleaning background, but we are prepared to recruit for ability and train for skills and knowledge.
1. Cleaning all areas of our buildings using appropriate appliances, methods and cleaning products
2. Take responsibility for maintaining suitable cleaning products and ensuring they are used and available
3. Provide efficient and effective cleaning support, including ensuring that security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are well maintained
4. Take responsibility for emptying waste bins and taking waste to recycling plants
5. Wash walls and inside windows to body height
6. Work additional hours if needed
7. Understand and follow Squared's policies and procedures at all times, including Health and Safety and Fairness
8. To ensure cleaning is carried out in accordance with Health & Safety Regulations
Company Overview
Squared is a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We strive to find ways to continuously develop and grow with our tenants and residents needs at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support the local community and embrace its diversity. Our aim is to empower individuals to make choices about their lives on their journey to lead fulfilled, independent lives, through an innovative approach to tackling local housing needs and homelessness. We don't just give people a key, we offer on-going support to unlock their potential. We don't just give advice; we offer genuine warmth and non-judgmental care. We don't just provide business services; we offer expert consultancy and management. We provide homes for independent living and homes with support in Luton and Central Bedfordshire. To complement this work, we also run a lettings service for private landlords; a social enterprise inspired cleaning and gardening service; and an employee excellence focused HR consultancy - People Excellence. Every day, the people on our team make a difference to our customers. Whether they're working with them directly or supporting behind the scenes they're helping them regain their independence and live more fulfilled lives. As we expand our services, we're also helping other businesses to thrive. This continued positive impact on our customers is extremely important to us and our success, and we can only achieve it by finding the right people to work with us. We look for people who share our ambitious, forward-thinking outlook and supportive, hardworking approach. If you join us, we'll invest in you and continue to nurture your potential to help you achieve great things for you, us and – most importantly – our customers. We strongly believe in providing a working environment which recognises individuals' differing needs, therefore encouraging a work/life blend is key to us.