JOB TITLE: Cleaning Operative
CLOSING DATE: Friday 11th September 2026
START DATE: ASAP
INTERVIEW DATE: Provisional date – W/C 14th September 2026
SALARY: Full Time Equivalent Salary range of £24,872 to £25,328 plus Local Government Pension Scheme (pro-rated actual salary range of £20,726.67 to £21,106.67
LOCATION:Oasis Restore site in Rochester – Sir Evelyn Road, ME1 3YB
WORKING PATTERN: Part time: 15:30-22:30 Monday to Friday (32.5 hours per week)
*We review applications for this role on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. Early application is encouraged. *
· Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
· Do you want to be a part of a values led, driven and innovative team developing the UK’s first secure school?
We are offering an exciting opportunity for someone with practical cleaning skills and experience in cleaning and facilities industry to join a dedicated team of Cleaning Operatives at Oasis Restore, the first secure school in England. Oasis Restore represents a revolution in youth justice: an opportunity for children within the criminal justice system to experience a restorative environment that creates the potential for them to thrive in the future. We have dual registered as a 16-19 Academy and Secure Children’s Home.
The role and what we are looking for?
As part of the facilities team, your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest professional standards while assisting your fellow cleaning operatives and the Soft Services Manager in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment. You will ensure compliance with the relevant regulations, perform routine and ad-hoc cleaning tasks, and support various property and estate functions where required.
Your role also includes safeguarding the site during adverse weather conditions and contributing to a collaborative and purposeful atmosphere, including offering occasional supervision to volunteers / students seeking practical experience.
Additionally, you will serve as a key contact point for housekeeping-related property and estate matters at Oasis Restore, providing essential support to the Principal Director, Oasis Restore staff, and external service providers.
The role exists within a secure academy trust, benefiting from the organisational learning in governance and leadership within a national academy trust. This role reports to the Facilities Manager who has responsibility for the school’s maintenance and standards related to site and operations.
You and the team will work to support a team of specialists within education, care, and health and you will attend to all aspects of cleaning at Oasis Restore to ensure we achieve the highest quality standards in the Children's Homes Regulations and Guidance, the Social Care Common Inspection Framework and health and safety.
Pay: £24,872.00-£25,328.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
