Covid testers - staff and residents

Job Introduction

The role of the Covid Test Operative is to support the delivery and operation of testing for staff and residents on site. The roles will encompass all general daily tasks, inclusive of data input, test labelling and cleaning as well as supporting the end-to-end process of collecting samples from individuals.

We house up to 572 women (approximately 14.5% of the national female prison population). The women in our custody have a diverse and complex set of needs and range from mothers and babies, young offenders, life and long term sentenced women, short to mid-term sentenced women, foreign nationals and women on remand. HMP/YOI Bronzefield is a closed local prison serving courts across the South of England. Our mission is to deliver quality of life services which make a meaningful difference to women in the criminal justice system by supporting them to change their lives for the better. To achieve this we focus on providing needs-based services and programmes to rehabilitate and improve the well-being of our women. 

For more information on Sodexo Careers please visit Sodexo Careers and Careers in Justice

Role Responsibility

• Communicate with individuals that visit the site to be tested, ensuring they understand and are comfortable with the process
• Support and reassure the individuals throughout the testing process.
• Support with testing administration (recording Test Operative administrating test, test time etc.)
• Notify management of occurring deficiencies or needs for repairs
• Commitment to the work and to following the strict guideline and procedures required

The Ideal Candidate

• Good interpersonal skills and caring nature
• Flexibility to change tasks as and when required
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a supportive nature
• Commitment to the work and adhere to the strict guidelines and procedures required

Training and full personal protective equipment will be provided.

Package Description

£19,073.25 per annum (pro rata) + London Weighting (£3453 per annum)

3 month fixed term contract

37.5 hours per week

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster and much more.

Post holders will be subjected to an advanced DBS check, a prison security check (level 2) prior to being employed.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

Please note all roles within Sodexo Justice are subject to security and recruitment checks which may include a Social Media Check. You will also be asked to provide 5 years’ worth of references and request employment history details from the HMRC.