Parish Cleaner (Job Ref: 809-MILLW)

£14.20 per hour| Permanent | Part-time | St Edmund, Millwall | Closing date 24th November 2025| Interview date to be confirmed

Parish Cleaner Millwall job description

Diocese of Westminster Rewards and Benefits Summary 2025

Are you passionate about creating clean and welcoming spaces? St Edmund’s Catholic Church in Millwall is seeking a dedicated Parish Cleaner to help maintain the cleanliness and comfort of our presbytery and church complex.

About the Role

As Parish Cleaner, you’ll play a vital part in the life of our parish community by ensuring our facilities are spotless, safe, and inviting. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Cleaning all rooms in the presbytery, including communal areas, kitchen, bathrooms, and floors
  • Maintaining cleanliness in the church complex, sacristy, and porch
  • Performing laundry and ironing duties
  • Supporting occasional ad hoc cleaning tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is not only competent in cleaning but who also embodies our diocesan values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love.

  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexibility and problem-solving abilities
  • Previous experience in a similar cleaning role (essential)
  • Respect for diverse communities and a commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church

Experience working in a faith-based or charitable setting is welcome but not essential.

What we offer you

In return for your hard work and commitment to us, you will receive a competitive reward package which will include, but is not limited to:

  • 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
  • Vouchers for free eye tests and £50 towards the cost of glasses
  • Reward Gateway scheme offering discounts on a wide range of products and services
  • Pension scheme for eligible employees – 5% paid by the employer
  • Salary exchange (salary sacrifice) for pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Life assurance/ Death in Service benefit

Who we are

We are the Roman Catholic Diocese of Westminster, a faith-driven charity rooted in service, tradition, and community.

At the core of our mission is a commitment to faith, education, and social justice. Guided by Cardinal Vincent Nichols, we serve over 90,000 students across 208 schools, support 212 vibrant parishes, and drive countless social initiatives that bring hope and compassion to those in need. Our work extends beyond the Church walls, positively shaping communities and transforming lives.

We uphold the values of Competence, Reliability, Honesty, Perseverance, and Love—principles that define our mission and shape the way we serve. As we grow our team, we seek individuals who not only possess the skills for the role but also embody these values in their daily work.

If you are looking for a role where your talents, faith, and commitment to service can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity & Inclusion at the Diocese of Westminster and place it at the heart of our aim which is to reflect and connect with the diverse communities that we serve.