Cleaner

Oakhill (Children) Secure Training Centre (STC), Milton Keynes

£28,368.80 per annum

Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week)

Benefits:  Company pension, free on-site parking, on-site canteen, ongoing training and development and access to High Street Shop discounts.

ABOUT US

G4S Oakhill Secure Training Centre (STC) cares for children aged 12 to 18 years old who have been remanded or sentenced to periods of detention.  The children in our care can be vulnerable and challenging, with a wide range of complex social and emotional needs. This is an environment that calls for high standards of social care and service delivery to provide a secure and stable environment for children to develop their life skills and address their previous behaviours.  We aim to support change and learning.

We strive to help every child feel safe, giving them an opportunity to heal from trauma and feel supported in developing a more positive identity.  We ensure our children have equal access and opportunity for change and are celebrated for their strengths.  We want the children in our care to leave better equipped for life emotionally, mentally, physically, and socially.  Our hope is that they will go on to make decisions and life choices that will lead to increasingly positive and productive lives.  We aim to support the constructive resettlement and transition of our children, whether returning to the community or moving to other custodial settings.  We are committed to working in partnership with them and their families, significant others and wider community organisations, to develop a quality regime at the centre.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a full time Cleaner to ensure specified areas are cleaned and are hygenic in line with contract expectations and standards.

You will work within the FM team to meet operational and business requirements and to ensure that standards are maintained at all times.

Some of the key responsibilities are;

• Ensure that you are familiar with the contract cleaning specification and adhere to it.
• Ensure that specific areas are cleaned at a stated time so we do not impact on the operational needs of the business.
• Report any building related faults to the FM helpdesk.
• Review and maintain stock levels of cleaning consumables in cleaning cupboards.
• Ensure all cleaning cupboards and areas we occupy are kept clean and consumables stored in a safe legal manner.
• Maintain COSHH documents in suitable locations to support the task and use and storage of chemicals.
• To check cleaning equipment is safe before use and ensure you are trained and competent to use it safely.
• Assist in the promotion of creating a positive Health & Safety culture across the site leading by example, this includes reporting accidents and near misses in a timely manner & follow the applicable safe systems of work for the role.</li>
• The duties and responsibilities listed within this job description are not exhaustive and the job holder is expected to accept reasonable alterations and additional tasks of a similar level that may be necessary from time to time.

ABOUT YOU

The ideal candidate will have proven experience within a Cleaning role and be able to work to high standards and schedules.

It is key that you are reliable, conscientou, flexible and adaptable to deal with ever-changing scenarios. 

What We Offer

G4S provides a secure, supportive, and professional working environment, coupled with comprehensive training and development opportunities to foster career growth.

Diversity, equity and inclusion is an important part of G4S Care and Rehabilitation Services and we actively encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.

This role is subject to a checkable history and the strict vetting standards set by G4S and the Youth Custody Services and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. You must be eligible to work in the UK and must have been resident in the UK for a minimum period of 3 years. You will also need to provide full details of your employment and education history as part of the security screening process for this role.

It is every employee’s responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of the children in our care; as such all employees are required to hold a current Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Scheme) Certificate.

You must have the right to work in the UK and will be required to furnish complete details of your employment and education history for the past 5 years as part of the security screening process.

G4S is the International business of Allied Universal, the world’s leading security and facility services provider and trusted partner to more than 400 of the Fortune 500. Allied Universal delivers unparalleled customer relationships, innovative solutions, cutting-edge smart technologies and tailored services that enable clients to focus on their core businesses. With operations in over 100 countries and territories, Allied Universal is the third largest private employer in North America and seventh in the world. Annual revenue is approximately $23 billion. There is no greater purpose and responsibility than serving and helping to safeguard customers, communities and people. For more information, visit g4s.com.   In the UK, the company has an extensive network of offices and more than 31,000 employees.