Self employed Cleaner
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Position Overview & Specifications
Aim:
The Valley is looking to find a cleaner/cleaners who are willing to work on self employed basis cleaning cottages throughout the year.
The Company:
Hidden away in thirteen acres of gardens and woodland at the heart of Cornwall lies an oasis of serenity, a unique collection of luxury, 5 star gold rated, self-catering holiday cottages that offer the perfect escape at any time of the year. The Valley resort consists of 46 architect designed contemporary cottages with restaurant, bar, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis and squash courts.
Primary Objective:
To clean cottages to a hire standard in a timely fashion.
Nature of work undertaken:
Reporting to our quality manager, you would be cleaning cottages on predominantly and Monday and Friday throughout the year, however it would be busier between April – October than November – March.
The hours will heavily depend on the amount of cottages that need cleaning, and would be perfect for someone who either has another job and this is a top up, or someone who wants some extra money. In the Summer it could be up to 12-15 hours per between Monday and Friday, in the winter the hours are highly irregular as depends on how many cottages are on changeover.
There would also be extra bits that can be done on an adhoc basis throughout the week, again there would be more available in the season.
The Valley’s cottages are 5* Gold, so they are required to be cleaned to a very high level, so this job requires someone who has a keen eye for details and enjoys ensuring things are done to perfection.
Selection Criteria:
Essential
Excellent time management skills
Excellent attention to detail
Being a team player
Good communication
Good work ethic and enthusiasm
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Part-time hours: 10 per week
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Wearing all PPE and using disinfectant throughout the site.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Truro TR3 6LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Self employed Cleaner roles across The Valley Cottages's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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