We support people to understand their diagnosis and how this may impact on their life and the lives of those around them. Our residential services provide accommodation and support for autistic adults 52 weeks a year, 24 hours a day in urban and rural settings. We also provide supported living services for autistic adults who need extra help to live in their own homes or within our accommodation, whether as tenants or owner occupiers, living alone, or with others.
We have come a long way but there is still so much to do to increase opportunities, reduce social isolation and build a brighter future for people on the spectrum. With your help, we can make it happen.
The National Autistic Society is here to transform lives, challenge perceptions and build a society that works for autistic people.
Visit our website to find out more about who we are and what we do: https://www.autism.org.uk/
Who we are looking for:
Are you passionate about creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of autistic individuals? Join our team at the National Autistic Society’s supported living service at Catrine Bank, where your work will directly contribute to the wellbeing and comfort of our residents.
As a cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across our service. You’ll be responsible for cleaning offices and communal areas, sanitising high-touch surfaces, maintaining restrooms, and ensuring supplies are stocked. You’ll also support our homes in managing their own cleaning routines.
This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for both staff and residents.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Cleaning offices and specified areas to a high standard
- Regularly sanitising surfaces to reduce infection risk
- Disposing of waste and recyclables appropriately
- Maintaining and restocking cleaning and toiletry supplies
- Reporting maintenance issues promptly
- Following safety protocols and COSHH regulations
- Completing scheduled and ad hoc cleaning tasks
- Maintaining accurate cleaning records
- Respecting confidentiality and dignity of residents
This advert is for a full-time position - 35 Hours per week. The salary for this position is between £22,549.80 and £23,841.80 per annum.
Possession of a driving licence (minimum one year) is preferred
Please click here for a Job Description
What we can offer you:
- Auto-enrolled Pension Scheme
- 33 days annual leave (incl. Public Holidays) with the option to buy or sell annual leave every year
- Excellent induction, training and development programme including training about autism
- Online staff discount scheme for a range of benefits such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan & shopping discounts for places such as Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys, Halfords, Nike, Apple and loads more!
- Healthcare Cash Plan (for permanent staff members)
- Life Assurance at 2 x base salary
- A portfolio of fantastic new salary sacrifices benefits and other flexible benefits private health, dental insurance, car salary sacrifice scheme, activity pass, holiday trading, enhanced pension & salary deduct loans (eligibility criteria may apply)
- Access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme & counselling programme
- Free access to the Headspace App – a global leader in mindfulness and you can enrol up to three friends or family members for free!
- Eligibility for a Blue Light Card
- Enhanced overtime. Additional payments for sleep-in and on call
- Join the Team Scheme - Refer a friend and receive £200
Where you will be working:
Catrine Bank, East Ayrshire, Scotland.
About our application process:
When providing a supporting statement, please refer to the job description and person specification and include any information that shows your suitability for the role.
For more information about this job please contact Scott Mitchell at Scott.Mitchell@nas.org.uk
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
To protect our autistic adults, all staff are required to have a criminal background check. In line with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration, successful candidates will work towards relevant qualifications.
Membership of the PVG scheme is an essential requirement of the post and the National Autistic Society will cover the cost of your application.
Applications for this job are sought from anyone who is suitably qualified and experienced for the role but particularly welcome from those with a diagnosis of autism.
The National Autistic Society is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and adults who use our services and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to complete the relevant safeguarding checks.
We are an equal opportunities employer.