Monday to Friday, 25 hours per week, flexible and possible to work around school hours.
We are seeking a dedicated Cleaner to join our team at a HMP Eastwood Park, a closed category Women’s prison.
Our team is more than just a group of colleagues – we work Monday to Friday as a supportive and driven family, working together to create a safe and nurturing environment for the women in our care.
The prison runs like a self-contained city, it takes hundreds of people to keep it functioning, and as the Facilities Maintenance Team we are committed and driving the smooth and safe operation, like a heart that pumps blood through the body, everything we do impacts every prisoner, employee, and visitor, and wider to the families and community.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced and passionate colleagues who vary from Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Painters, to Administrators and other Cleaners, who are all dedicated to making a positive difference, providing a safe and secure environment for all.
Working in a women's prison requires a special kind of person - someone who is patient, empathetic, and able to handle the emotional challenges that come with this unique environment.
If you are looking for a role where you can use your skills to create a better future for others, we encourage you to apply for this compelling opportunity.
We are looking for an experienced Cleaner who:
1. Can proactively undertake various cleaning activities, including using chemicals and equipment such as floor polishers and vacuum cleaners etc
2. Understand the importance of, and can adhere to health and safety legislation and policies and procedures to provide a safe and appropriate service to the prison environment
3. Is able to remain calm under pressure and work in an environment which requires a methodical approach and ability to work to deadlines
4. Can ensure the shared areas (not cells) of the site such as the offices, visitor centre and main wings are kept clean, clear, and sanitised
to join us in our mission to promote rehabilitation and positive change and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. About Us: We are Gov Facility Services Ltd, a non-profit company owned entirely by the Ministry of Justice, delivering safe, high quality and value driven facilities services to 48 prisons over the South and East of the UK with over 1,300 staff. It’s a great time to get involved and help shape the future of the company - and forge a great career at the same time. Why join us? Holidays are 25 days per year + Bank Holidays, and a range of non-contractual benefits are provided. These range from Death in Service at 4x salary, to access to private GP consultations and an Employee Assistance Programme that offers counselling and information services for preventative care and also to help employees in a crisis. There are also a range of financial reward mechanisms and access to retailer discounts. What next? Apply today and a member of the team will be in touch to agree next steps with you. People matter to us. Gov Facility Services is devoted to creating an inclusive workplace where our employees are valued for their skills and experiences. Our People Strategy places Employee Experience at the heart of everything we do. GFSL is Disability Confident Level 1 and is working towards Level 2. We actively encourage applications from people who will help us build a culture of excellence, focused on Employee Wellbeing, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, and Doing the Right Thing. As a business we are committed to keeping the prisons we work in safe and decent, we are equally committed to creating a workplace as diverse as the communities we serve - the more perspectives we have, the better decisions we make, empowering people's access to equal opportunities, no matter who they are or where they're from, we are really passionate about this and hope you are too. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company