Parish Cleaner (Job Ref: 842-BAYSW)

£14.80 per hour| Permanent | Part-time 15 HPW | Moorhouse Rd, W2 5DJ | Closing date 04/02/2026 noon | Interview date to be confirmed

Bayswater Parish Cleaner Job Description

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Bayswater Parish is seeking a reliable, diligent, and friendly Parish Cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all who visit, worship, and work within the parish. Your contribution will directly support the parish mission and ensure the church and its facilities remain a place of warmth and hospitality.

About the Role

As Parish Cleaner, you will take responsibility for maintaining high cleaning standards across all parish spaces. Your duties will include:

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning communal areas, including stairs, sacristy, church porch, parish office, presbytery, parish halls, and the church courtyard.
• Cleaning kitchens and kitchen equipment (e.g. cooker, microwave).
• Cleaning all bathrooms and toilets.
• Polishing floors and surfaces; cleaning doors and interior windows.
• Dusting, vacuuming, emptying bins, and ensuring general tidiness across the site.
• Reporting any equipment malfunctions or building defects to the parish priest.
• Carrying out any additional ad‑hoc cleaning duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is not only competent in cleaning but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.

Essential Competencies

• Excellent communication skills and a respectful, kind approach.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to stay on top of multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being confident working independently.
• Good problem‑solving skills and the ability to make practical decisions.
• Adaptability, flexibility, and a proactive attitude toward new tasks or challenges.
• Relevant cleaning experience.
• Commitment to the mission and values of the Diocese and sensitivity towards diverse groups.

Desirable

• Experience working in a faith‑based or charitable organisation.
• Understanding of or willingness to learn about the Catholic Church and its structure.

Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

What we offer you

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

✔23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

✔Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses

✔Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services

✔Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer

✔Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension

✔Cycle to work scheme

✔Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

✔Employee Assistance Programme

✔Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit

Who we are

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community.

At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by the Archbishop Elect, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives.

We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love—principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work.

If you are looking for a role where your talents, faith, and commitment to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.