Location: Blackshaw Lane, Oldham OL2 6NT
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 16.33 hours per week
Salary: £11,453 per annum (actual salary) | £25,711 full-time equivalent
Closing Date: 24 June 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
About the Role
Oldham Council is seeking a dependable and hardworking Domestic Cleaner to support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and welcoming residential environment for children and young people within our Children’s Social Care Residential Estate.
The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning bedrooms, communal areas, kitchens, and bathrooms, while also assisting with laundry duties and waste management. This role is essential in ensuring high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control are maintained at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean all designated areas in accordance with established cleaning standards and procedures.
- Maintain high levels of hygiene and infection control throughout the premises.
- Assist with laundry and waste disposal duties as required.
- Complete and submit timesheets and other relevant documentation accurately and on time.
- Attend mandatory training, including Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Equality & Diversity, and induction programmes.
- Provide flexibility during periods of staff shortages and annual leave cover.
- Work at alternative sites within a reasonable distance when required.
Essential Requirements
- Basic understanding of workplace Health & Safety regulations.
- Good communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with staff and young residents.
- Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check.
- Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
Oldham Council offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Option to purchase additional annual leave.
- Discounted gym membership.
- Employee discount scheme covering shopping, travel, entertainment, and more.
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services.
- Staff recognition events and peer support networks.
About Oldham Council
Oldham Council is committed to creating vibrant, safe communities where residents can thrive. Guided by our values of Proud, Ambitious, and Together, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality services and supporting the wellbeing of our communities.
We are an inclusive employer that values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.