Cleaning Operative
Salary: £23,881
Mitie Care & Custody (C&C) is driven by a bold vision: to establish HMP Millsike as a place of restoration and rehabilitation, where prisoners can unlock their full potential and make meaningful, positive changes in their lives. We are excited by the opportunity Millsike presents: a blank canvas on which we can paint a bright future for our prisoners. Our mission is clear: to create an environment that empowers, inspires, and supports individuals to re-enter society with hope, purpose, and a life plan. To achieve this, we will set a culture of rehabilitation and restoration underpinned by integrity and high expectations. Prisoners will experience a dramatic shift from traditional prison environments. Millsike will be a vibrant, bustling community, teeming with industry, activity and opportunities for personal growth. Above all, we will ensure our approach offers a deep sense of safety/respect, through a supportive, uplifting environment, that helps prisoners to see their potential and that unlocks a brighter future for all.
Job objectives and responsibilities
Maintaining cleanliness in the establishment involves carrying out cleaning tasks to a high standard, stocking and maintaining supply rooms, and following health and safety regulations. This includes conducting disinfection and deep cleaning when required, adhering to safety guidelines for COSHH, and performing all tasks with a strong focus on health and safety. Additionally, it is important to report any incidents, defects, or dangers to the supervisor.
Person Specification
The ideal candidate should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated. They must have the ability to work both within a team and independently, using their own initiative. Customer service skills are essential for every job attended. While a background in cleaning is advantageous, full training will be provided. Flexibility within the contracted hours is important, as is being a strong team player with a ‘can do' attitude. The candidate should have an intuitive and proactive nature, along with high moral standards and absolute integrity.
As a business, Mitie Care & Custody is committed to diversity and inclusion and we would welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds including veterans, those looking for a career change, and people who have experience in social care or a learning environment. Full training will be given where applicable, and we would encourage anyone who might be thinking about a role in a secure establishment to get in touch.
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