Role: Cleaner  

Salary: £24309.07 per annum (pro rata) equivalent to £12.60 per hour  

Location: Askham Richard, North Yorkshire  

Contract/Hours: Fixed Term Contract until end March 2027 - Part Time – 10 hours  

You will be working 2 days for 3 hours and 1 day for 4 hours - days preferably Monday, Wednesday and Friday however, this can be negotiable.  

per week  

Benefits:  

29 days annual leave (pro rata) PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave  

Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.  

Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages  

Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover  

 Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailers’ discounts.  

Vulnerable children in the UK need your help.  

Wherever you work in the Action for Children family, you'll be helping to change the lives of the most vulnerable children in the UK.  

Last year, we helped more than 687,000 children and families across the UK. From direct work in communities to national campaigning, we are focused on making sure every child has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.  

Why Action for Children?  

Working here is more than a job. Everyone in the Action for Children family is passionate about protecting and supporting children. It's the sense of purpose that drives us every single day. Because we know that, when we work together, we can make a huge difference to bring lasting improvements to vulnerable children's lives.  

A bit about the role 

As a cleaner in the mother and baby unit, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the safe and hygienic environment for mothers and their babies.  

This position requires 10 hours of work each week ideally on Monday, Wednesdays and Friday afternoons.  Whilst ensuring cleanliness in key areas such as the adult toilet, children's nursery, changing facilities and kitchen there may also be additional tasks such as cleaning windows on an ad hoc basis. High standards of hygiene are essential for the well-being of the families, to qualify applicants must have undergone a HMP prison vetting and a DBS check.  Flexibility in working days can be discussed to meet the needs of the unit.   

About the service  

The mother and baby unit at Askham Grange prison provides a vital service by offering a designated living accommodation where mothers can stay with their children up to approximately 18 months old.  This supported environment allows families to maintain their bond during challenging times. The unit is staffed by trained nursery nurses and carefully selected prison officers, ensuring that mothers receive the necessary support while fostering a nurturing atmosphere for their children.  This unique service plays an essential role in promoting the well-being of both mothers and their little ones during their time in the prison system.   

How you'll help to create brighter futures 

Some key responsibilities for the cleaner role are. 

Undertaking cleaning of designated premises, work and service areas, as detailed in the cleaning schedule ensuring completion within the set timescales. 

Maintaining a stock of cleaning supplies necessary to complete tasks and where necessary, alert management to the need to replenish the stock. 

Being responsible for the safe use and storage of cleaning materials, in line with Health & Safety at Work Regulations and Action for Children policies. 

Maintaining a clean environment, including cleaning and safely packing away kitchen equipment and toys. 

Let's talk about you. 

Are you resilient and have a positive approach to change and challenge? We are looking for someone with a ‘can do’ attitude to join our team. Ideally you will have:  

Experience in a similar role is desirable. 

Excellent attention to detail. 

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations. 

Good communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team. 

The ability to work on your own initiative when required. 

A good knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety at work would be beneficial.   

Good to know  
  

Application Process  
  

Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. 
  

There are five sections to complete: Personal Details, CV, Supporting Statement & Information, Equality & Diversity, Submission & Declaration.  
  

Talent Pool  

We know talent when we see it. But sometimes we find the right person but not for the right job. We'd love to keep your details for when the right job comes up. Let us know if you'd rather we didn't.   

Contact: Sarah Manderfield or email us at recruitmentservice@actionforchildren.org.uk quoting reference 11724 

Diversity, equality and inclusion  
  

At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.  

We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.   
  

Don't meet every single requirement?  

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we'd love you to apply anyway. You might just be the perfect person for this role, or another role within the Action for Children family.  

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