Cleaning Assistant
| Company: | Sunderland Care and Support Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,949 to £26,016 a year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | SR6 8HS |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Sunderland Care and Support is one of the leading social care providers of high-quality care and support to the community of Sunderland. We are passionate about supporting adults with complex learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.
We are seeking to recruit a cleaning assistant into our Day Service at Fulwell who will join a small team to maintain a high level of cleanliness, uphold infection prevention and health and safety processes in the workplace.
The role of a cleanining assistant is highly rewarding, and in return we offer:
A supportive and friendly working environment
An Induction which will support you in your own personal development.
We pay for your DBS check
A starting salary of £25,949 - £26,016 (pro rata if working less than 37 hours per week)
Excellent training opportunities
A pension scheme
26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 31 days with 5 years continuous service, excluding bank holidays
Career development opportunities
Probationary period
Occupational Health and wellbeing support
Access to discounts on local theatre and sporting events and Blue Light Card and Company Shop supermarket.
Regular 1-1 supervision
Annual appraisal
Please ensure you refer to the Job Description and the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification when completing the online application form, as this information is used to select candidates for interview.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs.
Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notification as you will not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk/spam folder. We will contact candidates to arrange an appropriate time to carry out an interview.
If you are successful following the interview process appointments will be made subject to two satisfactory references and DBS check.
For more information on Sunderland Care and Support, please visit our website; https://sunderlandcareandsupport.co.uk
Essential requirements
Qualifications and Experience: Ability to undertake relevant training and development Skills/Knowledge and Ability: Understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults Able to write legibly and clearly so that paperwork and other records are kept appropriately Knowledge of Health & Safety issues relating to cleaning Basic knowledge of cleaning chemicals and their correct usage Experience of working as part of a team Previous experience of working in an office or service environment Work Related Circumstances: The ability to work within the agreed care and support plan to support vulnerable people Ability to operate within the company’s policies and procedures to support customers Good verbal and written communication skills Able to work efficiently, effectively and professionally in a team Good personal hygiene practices Commitment to Equality & Valuing Diversity principles and excellent customer care Able to work flexibly to meet the needs of individuals, the service and organisation.
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