International Students House (London)
Cleaner
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Cleaner (Permanent, 30 Hours per Week)
Location: Kennington Lane, London (with flexibility to work at our Great Portland Street site when required)
Salary: £23,088 per annum (£14.80 per hour)
Hours: 30 hours per week, worked on a rota basis over 6 days out of 7
Contract: Permanent
Join the International Students House team
International Students House (ISH) is a vibrant charity and student residence based in central London, supporting students from around the world through accommodation, scholarships and a welcoming community.
We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cleaner to join our Housekeeping team at our modern Kennington Lane residence. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a friendly, supportive team dedicated to providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our residents.
Occasionally, you may also be asked to work at our Great Portland Street residence near Regent's Park.
About The Role
As a Cleaner, you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the residence. Your duties will include:
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- Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, communal areas and outdoor spaces.
- Vacuuming, sweeping and mopping floors.
- Making beds and changing bedding where required.
- Replenishing toiletries and other consumables.
- Emptying bins and disposing of waste safely.
- Dusting, wiping and polishing furniture and fixtures.
- Reporting maintenance issues and lost property.
- Using cleaning equipment and chemicals safely in line with COSHH regulations.
- Helping to maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our residents.
About You
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous cleaning experience in a hotel, student accommodation, residential or similar environment.
- Takes pride in delivering high standards of cleanliness.
- Is reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
- Has excellent attention to detail.
- Can work independently as well as part of a team.
- Is physically able to carry out manual cleaning duties, including lifting, bending and standing for extended periods.
- Has good verbal communication skills and is comfortable reporting issues to supervisors.
- Understands the importance of health, safety and hygiene procedures.
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What we offer
- £14.80 per hour (£23,088 per annum based on 30 hours per week)
- 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service by up to 6 additional days
- NEST pension scheme
- £3 meal allowance per shift to spend in our catering facilities
- Interest-free annual season ticket loan (after successful completion of probation)
- Company-funded Health Cash Plan after probation
- A friendly, diverse and supportive working environment
- The opportunity to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to students from around the world
If you're hardworking, dependable and enjoy creating clean, welcoming spaces, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the ISH community.
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