Domestic Cleaner, Luzley Brook

Children’s Social Care – Residential Estate – Domestic Cleaner – Ref: 001515

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,711 (full time equivalent) | Actual Salary: £11,453 per annum (Grade 1)

Hours: 16.33 per week

Location: Blackshaw Lane

Closing Date: Wednesday 24th June 2026

We are seeking a reliable and detail‑oriented Domestic Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for children and young people. You will be responsible for cleaning bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, as well as supporting with laundry and waste management. Working to high standards of hygiene and infection control, you will play an important role in promoting the wellbeing and comfort of residents. The role requires flexibility, respect for confidentiality, and an understanding of safeguarding and health & safety procedures within a care setting.

• To clean areas of the establishment in accordance with the cleaning specification.
• To undertake any relevant training, i.e. manual handling, equality and diversity, induction and any other training that may be required from time to time.
• Flexible working is required at times of staff shortage and during holiday periods.
• You must ensure time notes and other paperwork is submitted to cleaning services.
• You may be required to work at other sites within reasonable distance.

• Basic knowledge of health & safety regulations within a workplace environment.
• Willingness to undergo and obtain an enhanced DBS clearance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, including staff and young residents.

• 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years’ service.
• The option to purchase additional annual leave.
• An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions.
• Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
• Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating‑out, eating‑in, travel, motoring and more.
• Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
• Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
• Staff recognition and celebration events.
• Peer support groups.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.