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Thirty-four cleaning and caretaking staff with the district’s biggest social housing landlord have successfully completed a national training qualification.

The staff, who work for Incommunities’ Estate and Support Services and Buildingservices, have successfully completed NVQ Level 2 qualification in cleaning and support services. The package of training was specially developed by experts from Hull College.

The staff are responsible for cleaning and maintaining communal areas at flats, sheltered schemes, empty homes ready for reletting and other sites.

On Monday (12 July) they will be presented with their course certificates by Geraldine Howley, Incommunities Group Chief Executive.

Earlier this year, another 29 Incommunities cleaning staff achieved NVQ Level 2 passes

In 2009, Hull College won the contract with Incommunities to deliver a range of nationally accredited training to local staff.

Geraldine Howley, Incommunities Group Chief Executive, said: “Well done to all the staff on their training success.

“As an organisation, Incommunities is committed to investing in our workforce and their development on the job. The training has been specifically designed to equip every employee with the skills needed to deliver high quality services to our customers.

“This training programme represents another step towards our vision to be an employer of 1st choice.”

Harry Whittle, Director of Incommunities – Estate and Support Services, said: “This training success now means two-thirds of Incommunities cleaning and caretaking staff have completed this approved training.

“With the support of Hull College the course is proving a big success and the feedback from staff has been very positive.