Permanent 14 hours per week post based at the Empire Theatre, Consett. Working patterns can be discussed further at interview and will include some weekend working. Durham County Council are seeking dedicated and reliable Cleaning Assistants to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a variety of job seekers, those seeking additional income, experienced cleaners, students, and retirees. Join us in keeping our community clean and safe! Apply today and start making a difference. WHAT IS INVOLVED?

• Perform general cleaning duties and tasks, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, to a high standard.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas such as offices, community centres, and public spaces
• Ensure that all cleaning equipment and machinery is kept cleaned, well maintained, and stored correctly
• Replenish supplies and report any maintenance issues or repairs to caretakers or location managers
• Responsibility for building security (where required), including the setting of alarms and locking/unlocking gates and shutters
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times., Don't see the perfect role for you right now? Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on new opportunities at Durham County Council!
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You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as experience of general cleaning activities (this does not need to be from a previous cleaning job), as well as the following skills and qualities:
• Capable of carrying out instructions accurately and efficiently
• Effective communication skills
• Competent in completing paperwork as required
• Proficient in using initiative to prioritize tasks
• Able to work unsupervised
  
  We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look:Rewards-and-benefits