This is a Temporary, Part Time vacancy that will close in 10 days at 08:00 BST .
The vacancy
Porchlight provides safe and supportive accommodation to people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or other vulnerabilities. We're looking for a reliable, professional cleaner to help us maintain welcoming, hygienic, and safe environments across our supported housing and office locations.
This role involves a mix of routine and ad hoc cleaning tasks in communal areas, void properties, and office spaces. You’ll play a key part in ensuring our homes and workplaces are clean, comfortable, and dignified for residents, staff, and visitors.
We’re looking for someone dependable, practical, and empathetic. You’ll be confident working alone, understand the importance of cleanliness and infection control, and be comfortable engaging professionally with vulnerable residents.
* We welcome applications from candidates who prefer to work 3 full days or reduced hours over 5 days.
* This role will require travel within East Kent, so the post-holder should have a full driving license and the use of a vehicle, subject to the provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
Base:Canterbury with travel within East Kent
Working pattern:22.5 hours per week. Flexible – 3 full days or reduced hours over 5 days Monday to Friday.
This is a fixed-term role for one year from appointment as we pilot in-house cleaning services. If successful, there is potential for the position to become permanent.
The charity
Porchlight is a charity supporting people who are homeless, vulnerable, and isolated. At Porchlight, we are passionate about helping vulnerable people to reach their full potential. We strive for a fairer society where vulnerable people find stability, the most excluded are included, and where homelessness and poverty are things of the past.
Porchlight is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Porchlight is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
The benefits
Generous annual leave entitlements
Occupational maternity and support pay
Employee assistance programme
Access to mental health first aiders
Sponsorship for professional qualifications
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