Overview
Cleaner – Permanent – Part Time
ID: 289104
Job Specialism: College
Location: Dereham
Salary: £12.50 per hour
Closing Date: Wednesday, 24th September 2025
Sense College Dereham are seeking a reliable and professional individual to join our dynamic team! The successful applicant will be able to manage their time and schedule effectively, work independently and manage stock levels. Working hours would be 2 hours per day which could be worked flexibly around college opening times in agreement with the manager. If you would like to visit or discuss the role further, please contact the centre manager, Emma Russell on 01362 854153.
Duties of Role
- To provide the highest standards of cleanliness within Sense College.
- To maintain a hygienic and tidy standard of cleanliness by vacuuming, dusting/wiping, polishing, emptying bins and disinfecting toilets and sinks etc as necessary.
- To ensure adequate levels of cleaning materials, toilet rolls etc are maintained by refilling dispensers and informing personnel responsible for ordering when required.
- As required to clean all internal windows, skirting boards, windowsills, guide rails etc.
- To maintain a safe environment at all times.
- To comply with Health & Safety regulations.
- To ensure that all materials are stored appropriately.
- To report any broken/damaged equipment and maintenance issues to the appropriate person.
- To ensure the premises safety & security is maintained.
- To carry out any other duties consistent with the grade of the post
Key skills and experience
- To be able to work to a daily schedule
- Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and to take and follow instructions.
- A positive attitude towards people with disabilities.
- To work flexibly
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply:
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone’s contribution is valued and we ensure they’re given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Precise Location: 32 Bertie Ward Way, Rash’s Green Industrial Estate, Toftwood, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1TE, United Kingdom
