V- Cleaning Assistant

at  Salvos Stores Australia

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ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.
The Salvation Army in Port Lincoln is looking for a friendly and committed Cleaning Assistant to provide operational support through maintaining the church and welfare facilities to a standard which will provide a positive and welcoming experience for clients, workers and visitors and to develop and update facilities under direction of the the Corps Officer to create a safe, tidy and aesthetically pleasing environment.
The volunteer role is ideal for someone who loves to see a sparkling, safe and healthy work environment whilst keen to be a part of a team making a real difference to our community. This role will provide skill development, build self-confidence and experience in a supportive work environment, whilst helping us bring HOPE where it’s needed most.
As directed by the Corps Officer, a typical day for our Cleaning Assistant will include general cleaning activities to a standard that will provide a welcoming experience for staff, clients and visitors.
You will be responsible for floor cleaning, vacuuming, mopping, dusting,
tidying up, re-stocking supplies, removing rubbish, moving chairs and tables, maintaining a clean and hygienic environment and ensuring hazards are identified and controlled. A reasonable level of fitness is required to perform the inherent requirements of this role.
You will have an understanding of appropriate use of PPE, actively use appropriate PPE at all times when completing activities and will monitor the condition of PPE, addressing any issues with the Manager to ensure any hazards are controlled until rectified completing any hazard, incident and accident form if required in a timely manner.

Mandatory Requirements Of The Role

• Complete The Salvation Army’s (TSA) mission volunteer induction, training and registration process.
• Current Criminal History Check (Police Check) and WWCC are required for the role. TSA is a Child Safe organisation.

Roster & Time Commitment

• 15 hours per week, negotiable
• Please advise availability in “Interests, skills & qualifications.”

This is your chance to make a real difference! Full training and equipment provided.
We encourage you to attach your resume so that we can get to know you a little better.
As part of creating a positive and welcoming experience for clients, visitors and co-workers, Cleaning Team Members are key to ensuring a safe, tidy and aesthetically pleasing environment. We believe a well-cared for environment also brings dignity and value to everyone’s shared experience of our centre. Cleaning Team Members are therefore highly valued and important part of the overall team.

Key responsibilities:

• Bring your ‘pride of place’ and attention to detail to general cleaning activities, providing a welcoming experience for clients, visitors and co-workers.
• Using well-honed organisational skills, re-stock cleaning supplies and consumables.
• Manage rubbish removal by emptying bins and ensuring recycling is ready for collection.
• Maintain a routine for more occasional ‘deeper cleaning’ tasks, instructing co-workers on how to prepare and assist with access (eg remove items from desks, floor area or windows).

Qualifications and skills (desired/required):

• Experience in cleaning highly regarded, or a keen desire to learn
• A good understanding of the safe and effective use of cleaning products and equipment
• Good communication skills

Background check requirements:

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.

• There may be times where this role has potential contact with children, therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check
• As this role involves access to equipment and property, sometimes after office/centre hours, it may require a Police Check

Personal information collected will be handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. The selection process will be fair ensuring the best person for the role and our team is selected.

Time Required & Commitment:

• As agreed with manager

Development opportunities with this role:
This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in cleaning and appropriate use of cleaning products, along with working alongside a team to create an aesthetically pleasing environment. More broadly, volunteers in this role will have access to further training opportunities and exposure to the workings of a large not-for-profit organisation.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check.

Mandatory Requirements Of The Role

• Complete The Salvation Army’s (TSA) mission volunteer induction, training and registration process.
• Current Criminal History Check (Police Check) and WWCC are required for the role. TSA is a Child Safe organisation

Key responsibilities:

• Bring your ‘pride of place’ and attention to detail to general cleaning activities, providing a welcoming experience for clients, visitors and co-workers.
• Using well-honed organisational skills, re-stock cleaning supplies and consumables.
• Manage rubbish removal by emptying bins and ensuring recycling is ready for collection.
• Maintain a routine for more occasional ‘deeper cleaning’ tasks, instructing co-workers on how to prepare and assist with access (eg remove items from desks, floor area or windows)

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Below is what is required for this role.

• There may be times where this role has potential contact with children, therefore may require a Working with Children Check/Working with Vulnerable People Check
• As this role involves access to equipment and property, sometimes after office/centre hours, it may require a Police Chec