Sparkles Cleaning Services based in South Wales, is privileged to work with many organisations to give training and employment opportunities to individuals who would otherwise find difficult to work. We pride ourselves in understanding what matters to you and helping you with this. We use this same approach with our amazing teams, we believe we should make it as easy as possible for people to do their job well, and we work hard with our teams to achieve this.
We are registered as a Work Trial Employer; A Disability Confident Employer and are a real Living wage accredited company.
We have partnered up with Maximum, Elite, and Serco Employment plus Local job centres that understand our values and commitment to our people, we offer work trails instead of standard interviews, listen to understand what we can do to help an individual into employment, we have a high retention rate at Sparkles, we owe this to understand and listening, then being able to put this into practice.
Training
At Sparkles Cleaning we take pride in our commitment to professional development. We offer cleaners employed by Sparkles Cleaning an opportunity to gain qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 certification, plus ISOH NEBOSH, along with additional training in COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and Health & Safety protocols. Our specialist training ensures that our team is equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to deliver top-quality cleaning services while providing safety and compliance with industry regulations.
Team Leaders
Team members benefit from the guidance and support of dedicated team leader. Providing ongoing assistance and support whenever it’s needed, ensuring that every member of the team has the resources and guidance necessary to excel in their roles.
Whether it’s addressing challenges, providing additional training, offering encouragement, or recognising achievements, Sparkles’ team leaders play a crucial role in fostering a positive and supportive work environment for all.
Adopting a strong bond that then enables an honest and open approach, being able to talk freely has meant that we can help quickly with concerns that an individual may have, we offer regular welfare calls, site visits and have partnered up with Maximums-Access to work Mental Health support service.
Listening to our people
One of our central focuses is to truly understand and listen to the people employed by Sparkles. To achieve this, we hold regular “Sparkles Council meetings,” where all team members are warmly encouraged to attend and share their perspectives. With our open and honest approach, nothing is off the table, these meetings are designed to foster a safe environment for discussion, where everyone’s voice can be heard and respected. We believe that valuable insight comes directly from those who have first-hand experience in their roles, allowing us to gain a deeper understanding of what is needed to make their jobs better and more fulfilling. By incorporating their suggestions and feedback, we are able to implement meaningful changes that not only enhance the work experience for our staff but also improve the quality of service we provide for our customers. This ongoing dialogue is at the heart of our commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring that Sparkles remains an inclusive, supportive, and innovative place to work.
Our Commitment
We take our responsibility to the environment extremely seriously In line with our sustainable working practices policy, we ensure that the materials we use, and the way in which we use and dispose of them, cause minimal environmental damage and are always handled in a way that ensures the protection of human well-being. We have opted for a range that uses less packaging.
All-Natural Cleaning renewable, sustainable, environmentally safe cleaning products are used from the bottles, that are made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic (PCR), reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 85% compared to virgin plastic. Retaining spray bottles for refilling to help reduce plastic consumption and minimise environmental impact. All packaging is recycled and/or recyclable, including the cardboard delivery cartons.
The products used are made in South Wales, and produced to ISO 9001 standards, with ISO 14001 environmental certification, and is accredited to Carbon PAS 2060 for carbon neutrality.
This innovative range uses probiotics to reduce harmful bacteria naturally, helping to eliminate bad smells without relying on harsh chemicals. Not only is it safer for people, it’s also gentler on the planet, biodegradable, plant-based, and designed with sustainability in mind.
Recognition and Commitment to People
Living Wage Accreditation and Disability Confidence Sparkles is proud to be accredited as a living wage employer, ensuring that all team members are fairly compensated for their contributions. In addition, we are committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and are recognised as a disability confident employer, actively working towards achieving leadership status within this initiative. We also operate a profit-sharing scheme, so our employees directly benefit from the company’s success, further demonstrating our commitment to rewarding and recognising the valuable work of our team.
- Accredited Real Living wage Employer
- Registered work trial Employer
- Disability Confident Employer
Awards and Achievements
Sparkles has received notable recognition for its dedication to diversity, inclusion, and people development. Our organisation was honoured with The CIPD award for Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative, as well as the Business Growth award for People Development.
- The CIPD Award for Best Diversity and Inclusion Initiative
- Business Growth Award for People Development (2021)
- Employees’ Choice Award from the Living Wage Foundation (2022)
- Business Growth Award for Business Service Excellence (2023)
- Employer of the Year – Vale Business Awards (2023 & 2025)
