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Job description

To be responsible to the Play Workers to undertake, normally as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas of play centres.

Responsibilities

• To carry out cleaning, washing, sweeping, vacuum cleaning, emptying of litter bins, polishing and dusting of the designated area (which may include toilets and shower areas) and fixtures and fittings, using where appropriate powered equipment.
• To act as a key holder responsible for opening and closing of the centre to enable carrying out cleaning responsibilities, and responding to call-outs if and when available.
• To contribute to a teamwork approach within the centre, to ensure delivery of the community support plan and corporate priorities.
• To participate in all induction and in-service training provided by Belfast City Council and in the induction and support of all newly appointed staff and other human resource management policies and procedures, as appropriate, including, absence
• To act in accordance with the council and departmental policies and procedures including customer care, equal opportunities, health and safety, safeguarding and any pertinent legislation.
• To undertake the duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the council.
• To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• (Please note that Platinum Recruitment NI Ltd require original certificates as proof of all qualifications listed on CV)
• Experience:
• Applicants must, as at the closing date for receipt of application forms, be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, experience of each of the following:
• (a) carrying out cleaning duties which must include experience of using cleaning equipment; and
• (b) making sure that all cleaning equipment and chemicals are safely used and stored in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Special skills and attributes:
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they possess the following special skills and attributes which may be tested at interview:
• Customer care skills
• An awareness of the importance of responding to the needs of internal and external customers.
• Health and Safety:
• An understanding of the health and safety responsibilities attached to the post to ensure the safety of council employees and members of the public.
• Team working skills:
• The ability to work with others as an effective team member.
• Communication skills:
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work planning and organisational skills
• The ability to make decisions on work priorities and methods in an effective way.