Cleaner

Location: Cranleigh, Surrey

Salary: £26,199 – £27,051 per annum (equivalent hourly rate £12.60-£13.01)

Hours: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM, Monday to Friday

Are you reliable, proactive and committed to making a difference? Do you take pride in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments? If so, they want you to join their Estates and Facilities team at St Joseph’s Specialist Trust!

About Them:

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is a registered charitable trust supporting children and young adults with severe and complex social communication and learning disabilities. Their inclusive community includes a special school, college, children’s home and adult supported living home. They’re dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for their students aged 5-19, many of whom display challenging behaviours. They value resilience, compassion and teamwork and candidates should possess physical and mental resilience.

Why Join Them?

Competitive Incentives: £1,000 retention bonus (£250 after 1 month, £250 after 1 year and £500 after 18 months)
Comprehensive Benefits: Life insurance, Medical Cashplan, free hot lunch during term time and ample free parking
Personal & Professional Growth: Annual performance reviews, CPD training, induction programme, mentoring and support networks
Wellbeing Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Service, Mental Health First Aid and Occupational Health
Scenic Location: Work on a stunning 23-acre site at the edge of the Surrey Hills!

About the Role:

As a General Assistant (Cleaning) you will be the backbone of their safe, clean and welcoming environment. Your key responsibilities include:

Carrying out a variety of practical cleaning tasks across offices, classrooms, washrooms and residential areas
Managing stock of cleaning supplies and handling chemicals safely
Responding promptly to spills and incidents
Deep cleaning in line with schedules and specifications
Laundry, waste and recycling tasks
Assisting with general estate and facilities duties as part of their team

What They’re Looking For:

Candidates should possess physical and mental resilience and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. Own transport is preferred due to their semi-rural location.

Training & Commitment:

All successful applicants will participate in Team Teach positive behaviour support training during induction – a vital part of their approach to supporting their students. By joining them, you will become a key worker committed to making a meaningful impact.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please proceed through the following link for an application pack (including form, job profiles, person specification and link to their electronic application form),

https://st-josephscranleigh.surrey.sch.uk/work-for-us/staff-vacancies/

Please complete their application form, including employment history and a personal statement explaining why you’re right for this role. They do not accept CVs.

Application Deadline: November 26th, 2025

Note: They may interview suitable candidates as applications are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Unfortunately, they’re only accepting applications from candidates already eligible to work in the UK.

St Joseph’s Specialist Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This position requires an enhanced DBS disclosure and take up of references2

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