We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Lewisham to assist with the appointment of a Special Duty Officer, on a 6-month contract, likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £17.28 - £22.60 per hour

Summary:

The Special Duty Officer is responsible for delivering heavy-duty cleaning, clearance, and environmental safety services within the homes of vulnerable adults across Lewisham. The role supports service users by ensuring their homes are safe, clean, and free from hazards such as clutter, biohazardous waste, infestations, and unsafe household conditions.

This is a frontline, practical role requiring the ability to work in challenging environments, handle hazardous materials safely, complete risk assessments, liaise with housing and social care agencies, and maintain accurate records. The post holder must work independently and as part of a small team, demonstrating professionalism, sensitivity, and a commitment to safeguarding and dignity at work.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out heavy cleaning tasks in neglected or cluttered properties, including removing rubbish, food waste, bottles, clothing, and human waste.
• Clean surfaces, floors, living areas, doors, frames, paintwork, and household fixtures.
• Complete risk assessments before starting work at each property.
• Drive and operate a transit van, transporting chemicals, cleaning materials and waste safely.
• Attend required training, meetings and performance evaluation processes.

Requirements:

• Understanding of Health & Safety at Work regulations.
• Knowledge of hazardous substances and COSHH requirements.
• Basic understanding of the physical, emotional and social needs of older people and adults with mental health needs.
• Experience of cleaning, clearing or moving objects safely.
• Experience working with older people or adults with mental health issues.
• Experience working in difficult or unpleasant conditions.
• Experience considering referrals against service criteria (desirable).
• A full UK driving license

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K
• This role requires an Enhanced DBS

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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