Scheme Cleaning Operative
(Ref: SCH240826)
Blaina, Blaenau Gwent
£25,947.47 (Full time Equivalent)
Job Description
About Us:
Tai Calon was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit housing association, with almost 6,000 homes we are the largest provider of affordable homes in Blaenau Gwent. Our focus is to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction in all aspects of the service that we offer. Part of that is to ensure our customers’ homes meet the Welsh Housing Quality Standards, and that is why since 2010 we have invested over £130 million in their homes.
We are proud to announce that we recently achieved our Great Place to Work certification, demonstrating our commitment to ensuring Tai Calon fosters a culture of trust, fairness, respect and camaraderie, making it a place colleagues truly want to work.
With more than 280 people trained and dedicated to their job, we’re a big employer in the area, and we’re looking for a Scheme Cleaning Operative to work in our Sheltered Schemes.
About You:
To be successful as a Scheme Cleaning Operative, the ideal candidate will
- An awareness of the important of cleanliness and good hygiene
- Good communication and customer services skills
- Good interpersonal skills and able to work in a care setting with vulnerable people
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Good organisation skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to be flexible and react positively to change
- Able to work independently and on own initiative
- Welsh Language Skills
- Demonstrates integrity and support for organisation values
- Commitment to Equality and Diversity
Your Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications:
You will also need to have the following knowledge, experience and qualifications
- Training and / or qualification related to working within a care setting such as the Protection of Vulnerable adults, Professional boundaries and Equality and Diversity
- Experience of carrying out cleaning task to a good standard
- Experience of using cleaning equipment in a safe manner
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of working with tenants and other stakeholders within the social housing sector
- Tenant and customer focussed and commitment to Service First principles.
- Flexible, willingness to work outside of normal working hours
What you’ll be doing:
As a Scheme Cleaning Operative you’ll take ownership in:
Daily Duties:
- To clean all toilets, wash floors, surfaces, renew toilet rolls and soap when necessary.
- Keep Kitchen areas clean and tidy at all times – washing the kitchen floor, cooker and fridge
- Load and unload the dishwasher as appropriate
- Clean laundry room and wash floor
- Emptying litter bins and removing other waste to designated areas, ensuring recycling requirements are met
- Clean entrance steps, stairs and landings
- Clean dining area
- Provide a general tidy throughout common areas
- Dust lounge and vacuum all floors
Weekly Duties
- Clean Kitchen Cupboards
- Clean bin areas
- Wash Kitchen bin and any other bin that requires it
- Polish brass and/or chrome work including mirrors
- Remove dirty marks from walls, cupboards etc
- Dust and vacuum Office
Every Two Weeks
- Change guest room bedding and wash inside windows
- Dust any blinds
- Every Four Weeks:
- Wash inside of all windows including corridor windows
- Clean skirting, ledges and other woodwork
- Clean behind furniture including light fittings
- Defrost freezer
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2027
Working Pattern:
As an Scheme Cleaner Operative, you will work 10 hours per week.
Where You'll Be Working:
You will primarily be working in Tai Calon Sheltered Schemes across Blaenau Gwent but for reference of what our Head Office looks like
Benefits:
In joining our team, you will access the following:
• Free on-site parking
• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Training and Development opportunities
• A comprehensive range of company benefits, including a Cycle to Work scheme and access to HOP (Home of Perks) with a whole array of shopping discounts and cashback.
• Free, confidential, 24/7 employee assistance programme (with access to flexible counselling)
Disability Confident Employer:
We are a disability confident committed employer, and if you require any adjustments or support to be considered for this role, email our team at hradmin@taicalon.org or contact us on 0300 303 1717.
More Information:
If you'd like more information about this role, why not reach out to one of the team using the details below.
• Email: hradmin@taicalon.org
• Telephone: 0300 303 1717
Closing date
24/08/2026