How to take on a cleaner without breaking the law. Part 2
* Honesty
So, the applicant is allowed to work here. Next thing is you want to make sure that when you come home form work, all your treasured possessions haven’t disappeared.
You do not have access to criminal records. So you must take up:
a. Proof of ID (Passport or Birth Certificate), so you know WHO the worker is;
b. Proof of Address (utility bill, rent book, etc.), so you know WHERE they live;
c. Two written references to gain background information on all cleaners you do interview.
As a result, you can then virtually guarantee honesty because anyone dishonest is not going to come forward with the above documentation.
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For information from the main website on vetting a cleaner and other step that are taken.
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* Reliability
Obtaining reliable staff in any field is always difficult. It is no different with cleaners. To many prospective employees cleaning work is perceived as unattractive. Because of that, some may prove unreliable even after all your checks. In most instances if someone has withstood the rigours of your vetting procedures, you will end up with a worker you are happy with and, in London, the relationship will last for months before a replacement is required. Sometimes the association will stretch for a few a years but do be prepared for it to be less than that!
However you must expect problems. Then you won’t be too disappointed. We are not saying that this is the norm but these things can and do happen. A cleaner may:
1) Agree to attend interview and then not show up;
2) Attend interview and agree to start and not show up;
3) Start and then quickly decide it is not for them;
4) Start off well and then gradually detiriorate;
5) Start but not do the full hours you are paying for;
6) An otherwise good worker misses days through sickness
or holidays.
* Using a Cleaning Agency
It is only when you start seeking to employ staff that you come across the difficulties. Private householders are often unaware of the problems that can arise. That is why people use an agency. An Agency’s function is to take the hassle out of the unreliability element by putting forward workers who have been vetted for honesty (eliminating the risk of theft) and who, to date, have not caused any problems. Even then problems can still arise. However, a good cleaning agency can resolve any of them provided they are notified.
In the next article we will show you how to get the very best out of the cleaner you have taken on and the money you are paying them!
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