In this role you will carry out domestic duties within the centre and grounds as directed, ensuring that the centre is always kept clean and presentable. You will work with the manager to ensure cleaning materials are ordered, stock checked on a regular basis and stored safely. You will also be responsible for ensuring that all cleaning equipment is maintained and cleaned regularly ensuring that health and safety regulations are followed.

The successful candidate will have knowledge of domestic duties, health and safety practice and COSHH Regulations. They will also have experience of working both as part of a team and on their own initiative. A full list of responsibilities and criteria can be found in the Job Profile.

People really are our greatest asset at Gateshead Council and we value every employee. We encourage our people to think differently, do the right thing and be innovative.

A bit about Gateshead Council…

Adult Social Care is on the frontline of tackling the inequalities in poverty and health that our community face. Our Thrive Agenda aims to effectively address these issues to enable communities to live thriving lives. This means that everyone should have the opportunity to have purpose and meaning in their day-to-day life.

Working in Adult Social Care is not an easy job, however; there aren't many that are more fulfilling when you can see the impact that you are having on the lives of the members of our community who need support.

We're truly committed to providing people who use Adult Services the highest quality of support and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver this. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are. We offer a Strengths-Based Practice model, meaning we want to hear about your strengths, and will support you to develop these during your time with us.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary £24,404 (pro rata o hours worked) plus additional allowances where relevant
You'll get a generous annual leave package of 27 days annual leave (pro rata) for new employees, rising to 31 days (pro rata) after 5 years continuous local government service.
You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You can save for your future by enrolling in our generous pension scheme
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme
We'll give you access to a Co Wheels vehicle for work use, saving your petrol costs and wear to your vehicle
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend; including O2, Virgin Media and Dell
Access to the BlueLight Card Scheme
A robust Workforce Development offer with loads of opportunities for learning to progress your career and to enhance your knowledge in specific areas.
Adult Social Care at Gateshead Council offers the chance to progress in a variety of roles across the service. Our colleagues had this to say:

"Gateshead Council are very, very good at encouraging staff to progress in their careers, and to believe in the staff and believe in themselves" - David

"I think there is a real ethos of growing your own and making sure that staff are rewarded for their efforts and feel that they can do jobs." - Angela