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Housekeeping Assistant

Full-time

As a Housekeeper in our service, you will help maintain a clean, safe and organised environment for the people who live here. Your role supports the smooth running of the service and helps ensure shared spaces remain comfortable and well cared for.

What your day will look like

* Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas
* Supporting laundry tasks including washing and organising linen
* Following established cleaning routines and schedules
* Using cleaning equipment safely and correctly
* Replenishing cleaning materials and supplies
* Reporting maintenance or safety concerns
* Supporting infection prevention and control procedures
* Working as part of the wider service team

About you

You will be reliable and organised, able to work within established routines while maintaining high cleaning standards. You will understand the importance of creating a clean and comfortable environment for the people who live here.

Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for mandatory training. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme or willing to join.

What you will gain
* Full induction and training
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Access to health cash plan and wellbeing support
* Staff discounts including Blue Light Card and Perkbox
* Life assurance

If you would like to join a supportive team and contribute to a welcoming service, apply now.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

Firstly, there is access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also ensure that your future and that of your loved ones is secured with a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Balancing work and family are made easier with our suite of enhanced family friendly policies and your health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments. We even have access to a care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become amember of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks.You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on View email address on s1jobs.com

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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