We’re looking for a reliable and practical team player who takes pride in working safely and following agreed processes. You’ll be comfortable with hands-on work in a busy environment and able to follow instructions carefully while maintaining high standards at all times.

You’ll have a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and the ability to work well as part of a team, as well as independently. A willingness to learn, follow health and safety procedures, and support continuous service improvement is essential.

This role plays a vital part in delivering an effective equipment loan service to disabled people of all ages, including children, helping them maintain their health, independence, and quality of life.

To ensure the safety of both clients and staff, you’ll be responsible for correctly cleaning and decontaminating community equipment on its return to the loan store. This includes adhering strictly to infection control guidelines to reduce the risk of cross‑infection, maintain equipment integrity, and provide a safe working environment for everyone who comes into contact with the equipment.

You will be expected to work efficiently and effectively, contributing positively to the team and helping deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service.

The key responsibilities include:

• Be reliable, conscientious, and safety-focused
• Be comfortable with hands-on, practical work
• Follow infection control, health & safety, and cleaning procedures accurately
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Work well within a team and communicate effectively
• Be committed to providing a high-quality service to customers

The closing date for this vacancy is Sunday 10^th May 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Wednesday 20^th May 2026

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

If you’re an unemployed Sefton resident, register with our Sefton@Work service for free support to help you into employment.  You may be eligible for extra assistance such as funding for travel, work clothing, or vouchers to make starting your new job easier.  Call Sefton@Work on 0151 934 2610 or visit seftonatwork.net to find out more and get started today!