Cleaner
| Posting date: | 15 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.21 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 January 2026 |
| Location: | Harlow, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | West Essex Mind |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Job Title: Cleaner
Reporting to: Premises Coordinator
Normal Place of Work: The Mind Sanctuary, Potter Street, Harlow
Hours: 6 Hours Per Week
Term: Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
The organisation:
Mind in West Essex is a local, independent mental health charity. We affiliate to Mind (the National Association for Mental Health) a charity with which we share common values and principles.
Our vision is for West Essex to be a place where people talk openly and positively about mental health, and where everyone gets the support and respect needed to live well.
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
About the role:
The cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the premises. The role plays a vital part in supporting staff, volunteers, service users and visitors by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:
Clean and sanitise offices, meeting rooms, communal areas and corridors
Hoover and mop floors as appropriate
Clean internal windows and doors on occasion
Empty bins and dispose of the waste in accordance with our waste procedures
Restock the consumables such as hand soap and toilet paper
Expectations
Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises
Carry out the cleaning duties in a professional and timely manner
Work independently and use initiative to identify areas requiring additional attention
Follow agreed cleaning schedules and priorities
Respect the shared nature of the building and work considerately around staff and visitors
Follow the Health and Safety requirements provided , including the safe use of chemicals and equipment
Report any maintenance issues, damage or hazards promptly to the line manager
Attend any required training and follow the organisational policies and procedures
To keep abreast of internal and external developments and respond accordingly.
To undertake other duties that may be necessary as directed by the Manager, that are compatible with nature and grade of post.
To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act (always ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality), Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of own and others) and any other relevant/charity law.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Cleaner
Qualifications
COSHH awareness training- Desirable
Knowledge
Understanding of basic cleaning methods and hygiene standards- Essential
Knowledge of COSHH - Desirable
Awareness of infection prevention and control- Desirable
Experience
Previous experience cleaning offices, community buildings or similar- Essential
Experience working independently or with minimal supervision- Essential
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively- Essential
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards- Essential
Ability to follow instructions, schedules and safe ways of working- Essential
Physically able to carry out the cleaning duties, including bending, lifting and standing- Essential
Ability to identify and report maintenance issues or hazards- Desirable
Flexible approach to work and changes to priorities- Desirable
Ability to work as part of a team and to work on your own initiative.- Essential
This Job Description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which an individual operates.
Reporting to: Premises Coordinator
Normal Place of Work: The Mind Sanctuary, Potter Street, Harlow
Hours: 6 Hours Per Week
Term: Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
The organisation:
Mind in West Essex is a local, independent mental health charity. We affiliate to Mind (the National Association for Mental Health) a charity with which we share common values and principles.
Our vision is for West Essex to be a place where people talk openly and positively about mental health, and where everyone gets the support and respect needed to live well.
We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation, recognising different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services. We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.
About the role:
The cleaner is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment throughout the premises. The role plays a vital part in supporting staff, volunteers, service users and visitors by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times.
Key Task Areas and Responsibilities:
Clean and sanitise offices, meeting rooms, communal areas and corridors
Hoover and mop floors as appropriate
Clean internal windows and doors on occasion
Empty bins and dispose of the waste in accordance with our waste procedures
Restock the consumables such as hand soap and toilet paper
Expectations
Maintain consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the premises
Carry out the cleaning duties in a professional and timely manner
Work independently and use initiative to identify areas requiring additional attention
Follow agreed cleaning schedules and priorities
Respect the shared nature of the building and work considerately around staff and visitors
Follow the Health and Safety requirements provided , including the safe use of chemicals and equipment
Report any maintenance issues, damage or hazards promptly to the line manager
Attend any required training and follow the organisational policies and procedures
To keep abreast of internal and external developments and respond accordingly.
To undertake other duties that may be necessary as directed by the Manager, that are compatible with nature and grade of post.
To adhere to relevant legal and statutory requirements including the Data Protection Act (always ensuring an appropriate level of confidentiality), Health and Safety at Work Act (always ensuring H&S of own and others) and any other relevant/charity law.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Cleaner
Qualifications
COSHH awareness training- Desirable
Knowledge
Understanding of basic cleaning methods and hygiene standards- Essential
Knowledge of COSHH - Desirable
Awareness of infection prevention and control- Desirable
Experience
Previous experience cleaning offices, community buildings or similar- Essential
Experience working independently or with minimal supervision- Essential
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively- Essential
Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards- Essential
Ability to follow instructions, schedules and safe ways of working- Essential
Physically able to carry out the cleaning duties, including bending, lifting and standing- Essential
Ability to identify and report maintenance issues or hazards- Desirable
Flexible approach to work and changes to priorities- Desirable
Ability to work as part of a team and to work on your own initiative.- Essential
This Job Description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or exhaustive but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which an individual operates.