• Sub-Contracted Cleaning Opportunities Application Form

  • Thank you for taking the time to apply to work with Cleaning South West.

    We are a friendly, family run business offering various positions including full time, part time, seasonal and flexible work.

    We offer great rates of pay and you will be a valued team member. It is important to us that you are happy in your working environment.

    Important things to note about out set up:

    * The work is self employed and you will be paid monthly. You will need to email us an invoice with your recorded hours on the 27th of each month and we pay 7 working days from the 28th, so you receive your money around the 6/7th of every month, via bank transfer.
    * We can only work with reliable people.

    It is also recommended that you look into:
    - Getting your own public liability insurance suitable for the nature of work you are undertaking as a subcontractor.
    - Completing online certified Health & Safety and COSHH courses.

  • Your Details

  • Date of Birth*
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    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • Gender*

  • Your Experience, Qualities and Qualifications

  • Please select what cleaning experience you have from the below for each row*
    Rows
  • Do you hold a valid driving license?*

  • Working With Us

  • Are you interested in being asked to do cover cleans (on our understanding you may or may not be available as it is usually last minute)?*
  • Are you prepared to hold keys for clients and return them when required - such as if they cancel with us or you end your working relationship with them/us?*
  • Have you ever submitted invoices before?*
  • If you are successful and join our team, we will email you an online brochure that includes an induction providing guidelines on Health and Safety procedures as well as details on our set up. Are you willing to read through this and email us back confirming you have done this?*
  • We also run a domestic cleaning business where hours are regular on a weekly/fortnightly basis during the working week - Monday - Friday. This work is £14ph, the householder pays you directly after each clean and provides their own products and equipment. Would you be interested in taking on some of this work too? (If no, please ignore the following 3 questions).*
  • Are you prepared to work in the following households?:
    Rows
  • Are you prepared to do the following tasks if required:
    Rows
  • If you are interested in domestic cleaning work, do you give us permission to add you to our Time For You database if your application with Cleaning South West is successful and send you the relevant paperwork to get all in place for you to take on this work?

  • Your Availability

  • Medical Questions

    Please answer the below for our records and confirm that you understand it is vital to communicate back to Head Office any reactions/issues encountered from cleaning chemicals:
  • Have you ever had or do you have dermatitus, eczema or any other skin trouble?*
  • Have you ever had or do you have any allergies towards cleaning chemicals?*
  • If yes to any of the above, please confirm whether you are still happy to work with cleaning chemicals and will follow safety procedures as per your Health and Safety Induction:*

  • Self Employment

    As a self-employed person you need to be registered with the HMRC and obtain a UTR (Unique Tax Reference). We can provide you with the information on how to do this if required - please just ask us. More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself/overview
  • Please select the applicable answer below*

  • Background Check Information

  • Our clients regularly request to be introduced to a cleaner with a police background check. Cleaning South West Ltd is not an employer and so cannot perform a criminal record check on you, but you do have various options available to you.

    We can discuss these with you in more detail if required.

    More information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/request-copy-criminal-record

  • Do you hold a police background check dated within 6 months?*
  • If 'Yes' please select which one:

  • Certificate Issue Date
     - -
    2 digit day, 2 digit month, 4 digit year
  • If you do not hold a police background check would you be willing to complete one for yourself if you start working with us? (For you refereence, the cost is approximately £18).*

  • Next steps

    If your application is successful, we will be in touch to arrange a video (WhatsApp) interview.
  • Prior to the interview, we will ask you to email us proof of ID and proof of address. Please confirm that you will be able to provide to Cleaning South West when requested a valid form of photographic ID such as Passport or Driving License and proof of address (such as a utility bill).*

  • Please click this LINK to see our online Induction Brochure that explains:
    * Our set up
    * What you need to do police check and self employment wise (if not already done)
    * Ongoing practices if you are ill/going on holiday etc
    * Health and Safety awareness/your Induction

    (By submitting this form, you are confirming that you have received and read as well as acknowledged and understood this information - for your own knowledge and safety).

  • References

    The section below is for your references. Please supply details of two people that can act as a reference. Ideal references are people that you have previously cleaned for, ex-employers or if you do not have any professional contacts, someone that knows you personally very well. (Please note this can not be a relative or spouse).

    If you wish for us to wait until you say so for us to contact your references, please ensure you let us know straight away.

  • First Reference (if possible please provide an email address below as this will be really helpful)

  • Second Reference (if possible please provide an email address below as this will be really helpful)

  • Date*
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    2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year

  • Upon submitting this form, you will see a 'confirmation page' acknowledging you have sent it. It will also ask you to then check your emails - please do this as there is one more, very quick form, we need you to complete - and this will have been emailed to you for ease and quick completion :)

    Once you have submitted this second form, we will text you on the mobile number you have provided at the start of this form!

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