Job Description

Cleaning Operative, Dublin

Location: Dublin

Contract: Part Time, 2 year Fixed Term

The purpose of this role is to provide and maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for staff and tenants across the service, including communal areas, offices, and onsite housing. This includes preparing and cleaning houses for move-in in partnership with service support staff.

What you will do:

• Work in line with the overall aims and objectives of Focus Ireland.
• Follow all Focus Ireland policies and procedures, including the Health and Safety Policy.
• Work to the daily routine set by line management or appointed systems, including a flexible five-day rota covering morning and afternoon shifts.
• Complete monthly stock checks, maintain stock records, and request cleaning materials from the appointed person in a timely manner, in consultation with the line manager.
• Maintain cyclical cleaning records and record information required for the NQSF cleaning programme.
• Work collaboratively with other Focus Ireland facilities staff and cooperate with contractors as agreed with the line manager.
• Attend regular supervision and training as agreed with the line manager.
• Clean offices, grounds, and housing across various sites, and prepare houses as required.
• Report any hazards or risks to senior staff immediately.
• Report maintenance issues to the assigned staff member.
• Work as part of a team and cooperate with colleagues.
• Attend team, divisional, and organisational meetings as required.
• Be flexible, within reason and with prior notice, regarding work location and hours.
• Comply with Focus Ireland’s Working Alone and Confidentiality policies.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities assigned by the manager.

What you will need:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, stay self-motivated, and contribute effectively as part of a team.
• Previous experience in a dedicated cleaning role.
• Understanding of the client group supported by Focus Ireland.
• Reasonable IT skills.
• Full driving license. (Desirable)
• Manual handling certificate. (Desirable)
• Chemical handling certificate. (Desirable)
• Focus Ireland is an equal opportunities employer
• #FI3