Cleaning Operative (£12.71 per hour ) Full - Time, Permanent, 37.5 hours per week.

BCHA are a South-West based charitable housing association, founded over 50 years ago with a continuing mission to meet housing need and end homelessness. We have properties across the South-West providing affordable homes and temporary accommodation to a wide range of customers.

Cleaning is essential in creating safe, healthy, and welcoming environments, ensuring the well-being and comfort of everyone who lives and works in our spaces.

Position:

We are looking for a dedicated individual to deliver high-quality cleaning services across our properties in Yeovil. In this role, you will play a vital part in maintaining pristine communal areas and preparing unoccupied rooms for re-letting. You’ll ensure that cleaning tasks are completed efficiently, with a focus on value for money, continuous improvement, and achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

As a key member of a small, close-knit team of professionals, you’ll contribute to creating positive, trusting relationships with our customers as they move toward greater independence. Your work will help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, making a real impact on their daily lives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the accommodation, particularly in communal areas.
• Working closely with the Housing and Support Team to embed good hygiene standards in individual rooms.
• Addressing any reactive cleaning needs as they arise.

If you're looking for a role where you can add value and be part of a supportive team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Apply now and help us create cleaner, healthier spaces for our community.

BCHA Safer Recruitment: Safeguarding children and adults is our first priority and we will ensure we follow safer recruitment procedures.

As an employer, we will do everything possible to prevent unsuitable people obtaining employment with BCHA. Our overall aim is to ‘deter unsuitable applicants from applying for roles with children and adults, and we will ensure that all candidates are treated fairly, consistently and in compliance with current legislation.

BCHA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of people, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing Date: 31st August 2026

Requirements:

Able to perform physical work to carry out normal cleaning duties

Previous cleaning experience in domestic or commercial environment

Be a good communicator and able to follow instructions

Be a good team player and able to use own initiative

Be organised and efficient in carrying out cleaning duties

Be self-motivated, enthusiastic and flexible

Commercial cleaning experience

Commercial cleaning knowledge

Keen to learn and develop skills

Have a positive, can do attitude

Be professional and respect boundaries of individuals and colleagues

Commitment to BCHA values