Jobs

Are you looking for work that fits around your schedule and lifestyle?

Two permanent posts are available:

• Green Lane Council Offices Spennymoor at 18.5 hpw
• Aycliffe Secure Unit at 20 hpw

If successful for the Aycliffe Secure Unit post, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure. 

Durham County Council are seeking dedicated and reliable Cleaning Assistants to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals from all walks of life, including those seeking additional income, experienced cleaners, students, and retirees.

Join us in keeping our community clean and safe! Apply today and start making a difference.
 
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
- Perform general cleaning duties and tasks, including sweeping, 
  mopping, dusting, and vacuuming, to a high standard.
- Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas such as offices, community
  centres, and public spaces.
- Ensure that all cleaning equipment and machinery is kept cleaned,
  well maintained, and stored correctly.
- Replenish supplies and report any maintenance issues or repairs to
  caretakers or location managers.
- Responsibility for building security (where required), including the
  setting of alarms and locking/unlocking gates and shutters.
- Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.
 
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will need basic literacy and numeracy skills, as well as experience of general cleaning activities (this does not need to be from a previous cleaning job), as well as the following skills and qualities:
- Capable of carrying out instructions accurately and efficiently.
- Effective communication skills.
- Competent in completing paperwork as required.
- Proficient in using initiative to prioritize tasks.
- Able to work unsupervised.

WHAT WE OFFER
- Training Provided: No prior experience in a cleaning job? No problem.
  We provide full training to help you succeed in your role.
- Supportive Team: Work in a friendly and supportive environment
  where your contributions are valued.

Please refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria.

IS THIS ROLE FOR YOU ?
We encourage you to contact Terry Dinsdale, Facilities Officer on tel. no. 03000 261098 or email terry.dinsdale@durham.gov.uk to arrange an informal dicussion about the role. 

REWARDS AND BENEFITS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:

• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.

Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.

Please note that hybrid working arrangements do not apply to this post.

Take a closer look:
https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION 
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. 
 
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all.  We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job.
 
As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
 
Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce
 
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held as soon as possible on a date to be confirmed.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

HOW TO APPLY
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.   

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge.  Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.  

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact the Recruitment Team via email RecruitmentResources@durham.gov.uk or telephone the Recruitment Help Desk on tel. no. 03000 26 27 27 (option 3).

Please note that all communication regarding your application for a post will be sent to the email address that you have registered with North East Jobs, including your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email after the closing date for notification from ‘DONOTREPLY@NORTHEASTJOBS.ORG.UK’ as you will not be notified by any other means.

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