Cleaner
Location: Cranleigh, Surrey
Salary:£26,232 - £27,086 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time
Hours: 10:00am – 6:30pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date: Monday 1st 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, they’d love you to join their Estates and Facilities team at The Specialist Trust.
About them
A registered charitable trust supporting children and young adults with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities.
Their inclusive community includes a special school, college, children’s home and adult supported living home.
They are dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for their students aged 5-19, many of whom display challenging behaviours.
They value resilience, compassion and teamwork, and candidates should possess emotional, physical and mental resilience.
Why join them?
* Competitive Incentives: £1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year and £500 after 18 months)
* Comprehensive Benefits: Life Insurance, Medical Cashplan, free hot lunch during term time and ample free parking.
* Personal & 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 their 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 they’re looking for
You will be physically, mentally and emotionally resilient, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment. Due to their semi-rural location, own transport is preferred.
Training & Commitment
All successful applicants will take part in Team Teach positive behaviour support training during induction – a vital part of their approach to supporting their students.
By joining them, you will become a key worker committed to making a meaningful impact.
Please note: they may interview suitable candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, they can only accept applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK.
The 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 The Specialist Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.