Weekday Cleaner
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1159297/163157
- Location: Bensham
- Job type: Part Time - 12.5 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour + Sodexo rewards and benefits
- Closing date: 30 October 2026
About the role
Part-Time Cleaning Operative
Cuthbert House Approved Premises, Derwent Water Road, Bensham, NE8 2SH
- £12.71 per hour, plus Sodexo rewards and benefits
- 12.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday
- 2.5 hours per day, 07:00-09:30
- Enjoy your weekends off
- Cleaning experience desirable, but not essential
- Training and uniform provided
Please note: Due to the nature of the working environment, applicants must be aged 18 or over and able to provide valid identification.
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A rewarding role that fits around your day
Take pride in creating clean, welcoming spaces? Join Sodexo as a Cleaning Operative at Cuthbert House Approved Premises in Bensham, where your care and attention will make a positive difference to residents, colleagues and visitors.
Working 2.5 hours a day, Monday to Friday, you’ll have a regular weekday role with your weekends free. With flexibility around early morning or evening timings, this is a great opportunity to fit work around your other commitments.
About the setting
Approved Premises provide temporary residential accommodation for people on probation, including individuals leaving prison who require enhanced supervision and support as they return to the community. They offer a structured environment that supports rehabilitation and helps residents move towards independent living.
You may come into contact with residents while carrying out your duties, so you’ll need to feel comfortable working in this environment, treating people respectfully and following site security, safety and confidentiality procedures.
What you’ll do
- Complete scheduled cleaning tasks, keeping the site clean, hygienic and presentable.
- Clean areas including kitchens, toilets and communal spaces.
- Carry out periodic deep cleaning as directed by your supervisor.
- Replenish essential supplies, including toilet tissue and hand soap.
- Use cleaning products and equipment safely, following training and health and safety procedures.
- Report faults, hazards or maintenance concerns to the appropriate team.
- Build positive working relationships through a friendly, approachable and professional manner.
What you’ll bring
- A reliable approach and availability to work 2.5 hours each day, Monday to Friday.
- Pride in your work and a good eye for detail.
- Good communication skills and a respectful attitude towards others.
- The ability to manage your tasks, follow instructions and adapt when priorities change.
- A willingness to work independently and support colleagues.
- Previous cleaning experience and knowledge of cleaning products would be helpful, but full training will be provided.
What we offer
Working with Sodexo is a chance to be part of a team that values your contribution and supports your wellbeing and development. Alongside your pay, training and uniform, you’ll have access to:
- Mental health and wellbeing support.
- An Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal and financial advice.
- A 24/7 virtual GP service and lifestyle rewards.
- Discounts for you and your family.
- Financial wellbeing tools and a retirement plan.
- A Cycle to Work scheme and paid volunteering day.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join our team at Cuthbert House
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if a high number of applications are received.
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Bensham, United Kingdom, NE8 2SH
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