15 hours per week – Monday – Friday 3 hours per day (mornings, flexible on start time as long as service needs are met) Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our team on a 12-month fixed term contract, working 15 hours per week. You will be providing an effective cleaning service to one of our Independent Living Schemes, ensuring that working practices are safe and compliant. As a Cleaner you will be: Carrying out cleaning tasks in all communal areas and guest rooms, using cleaning products safely and in line with COSHH guidelines. Ordering cleaning materials and maintain accurate stock records. Planning your work schedule with consideration for the needs of our residents. Taking a proactive approach to keeping communal areas tidy and free from hazards. Reporting any repairs or health and safety concerns promptly. Completing regular fire safety and health and safety checks, maintaining accurate records. Attending ongoing training as required to support continuous improvement. About you: Ability to undertake cleaning duties effectively and safely. Understanding of the needs of older people and a flexible, willing attitude to work. Ability to use your own initiative and work independently, especially when working alone. Approachable and responsive to requests for help, with the ability to remain calm under pressure. Experience in cleaning duties is desirable but not essential. Willingness to assist residents, including helping frail older people and, after training, providing first aid if required. Why Join Us? At bpha, our values are at the heart of everything we do: We take responsibility: We do what we say and are accountable for our actions. We show empathy: We respect and listen to every colleague and customer. We are better together: We value diversity and achieve more as one team. We are ambitious: We strive for excellence and make a positive difference. Please note the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS application. Apply now to join bpha as our Cleaner! Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and as such bpha reserves the right to close applications prior to the advertised closing date upon identification of a suitable candidate. Early applications are encouraged to avoid disappointment. INDLOW About us bpha is a Housing Association located in the Oxford to Cambridge arc, which is committed to providing its customers with high quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing. We are a leading provider and developer of affordable homes – for rent, sheltered, residential care and shared ownership. We work together with communities – to improve opportunities, independence and quality of life for our residents, and to benefit the wider community. We bring people together, and run and support a wide range of community activities. All the money we make is used to invest in existing homes, to enable us to build new homes, and to deliver new and improved services. We own or manage over 19,500 homes and over 500 staff. Our vision and values To build communities where people can live happily in a home they can afford. Our values underpin the work that we do and are ingrained in our culture at bpha. We are looking for people who can share these values and translate them into day-to-day practices for the benefit of our communities, customers and fellow colleagues. So that we can realise our vision, together. We are ambitious We are better together We show empathy We take responsibility Benefits We believe that benefits should be more than just perks. For us, they aren’t simply little extras added on at the end, they’re fundamental parts of what we stand for, from the very beginning. As standard. That’s why at bpha, we reward our employees by making sure we give them a supportive and caring environment, that empowers them to be happy, healthy and inspired, every day. Holiday entitlement of 28-33 days a year, plus public holidays Contributory pension scheme Competitive pay Life assurance cover Private healthcare Mental Health First Aid Counselling service Eye tests Discounted gym membership Cycle to Work scheme Free annual flu jabs Wellbeing activities and events Free fruit and refreshments Long service award Annual staff recognition awards Discretionary reward scheme Annual volunteering day Social events, clubs and activities Breakout areas Onsite cafe/restaurant at headquarters Opportunities for professional training and qualifications Workshops and training sessions for new skills A fresh and modern eLearning platform Documents