Contract Type: Permanent
Salary/Pro Rata: £5,948.92 – going up to £6,729.73 from April
Hours available: 10 hours per week
Location/Base: Growing Places, Claydon
A unique opportunity to join the team at Growing Places in the essential role as Cleaner for our site in Claydon, close to Ipswich.
Growing Places is part of Realise Futures, which creates opportunities for disabled or disadvantaged people to succeed in work, learning and life.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining a safe and hygienic working environment for our clients, ensuring standards of cleanliness and tidiness are maintained throughout the main building and other indoor areas.
Duties include:
Regular cleaning of office, kitchen, toilets, reception and other indoor areas.
Ad hoc cleaning as needed.
Emptying waste bins.
Replenishing consumable items (e.g. soap, toilet rolls, paper towels etc.) as required.
Working pattern may include weekends and some lone working, to download a copy of the full job description, click the link to our website.
Basic DBS will be required for the successful candidate.
Please call Tom Field, RF Works Manager, for more information or an informal discussion: 01437 831224 / 07598 583622
About us:
The purpose of Realise Futures is to improve the wellbeing,
mental health and employability of
disabled and disadvantaged people whilst contributing to the
economy in our communities.
Realise Futures operates as a hybrid company combining commercial trade with personal &
government funded public services. Our aim is to create opportunities for people to succeed in work,
learning and life through four company departments, Learning Coaching & Advice,
Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses) and Central (internal core infrastructure).
We provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential. As one of the largest Community Interest
Companies in the East of England, we employ approximately 230 staff, 40% of which have a declared disability.
Realise Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults,
young people, and children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Realise Futures is proud to be a mindful employer that offers a range of employee benefits including;
Flexible working arrangements (where business needs allow)
Performance related pay increase system as part of the appraisal process
45p per mile expenses (cars, first 10,000 miles, excluding commute)
Appreciation Award if successfully nominated: £150 per individual OR £500 shared across your team
Annual Colleague Awards event at our AGM.
25 days annual leave (in addition to recognised bank holidays)
Additional day of paid leave around your birthday
Additional paid wellbeing day
3 days additional annual leave after 3 years’ service
An additional day’s paid leave on the day that you celebrate a 5-year work anniversary with Realise Futures
Disability leave policy that is separate from Sickness Absence
A confidential counselling service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to you and members of your immediate family
Trained First Aid Mental Health First Aiders
Cycle to Work scheme
Occupational pension scheme
Closing date: Monday 31st March 2025
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.
Interview date: Week commencing 31st March 2025
How to apply:
To apply, please complete the Online Application Form by clicking the blue ‘Apply Now’ button, by clicking the link below to the vacancy post on our website.
If you have any further queries, or difficulties in completing the Application Form, please email: Recruitment@realisefutures.org
Realise Futures CIC -A company operating across Suffolk and Norfolk combining commercial trade of products and services alongside work placements, employment and training opportunities.
The primary aim of the business is to improve and promote the economic and social wellbeing of those who are
disadvantaged and/or disabled. The company is organised in three divisions, Learning and Development, Employment and RF Works (seven distinct Social Businesses).
Together they provide professional and tailored opportunities that support people to realise their potential.
Realise Futures: Enhancing People’s Lives.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .