At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to create a welcoming environment for vision-impaired veterans through effective cleaning.
- Company: Blind Veterans UK, a charity dedicated to supporting ex-service people.
- Benefits: Generous annual leave, pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours across three days, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of veterans while balancing work and personal commitments.
- Qualifications: Cleaning experience in a care home or hotel setting and awareness of health and safety protocols.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 28000 £ per year.
We are Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we have supported those blinded in subsequent wars and military engagements, including the Second World War, and more recently, the conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.
We are looking for a Housekeeper to join us on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours across three days, including weekends and bank holidays (weekend and bank holiday uplift). Shift times are a mix of 7am - 3:30pm or 8am - 4:30pm, Sunday - Saturday.
Salary of £15,346.80 (full-time salary of £25,578.00)
- Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
- Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
- Healthcare cash plan
- Access to legal services and mental health support
- Employee assistance programme
- Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
- Home working allowance
- Professional and personal development
This is a rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with cleaning experience in a care home or hotel setting and an awareness of COSHH, Infection Control and Manual Handling to join our dedicated organisation. You will play a key part in helping to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for vision-impaired ex-service people rebuilding their lives.
This part-time role offers the benefit of a more balanced working pattern across three days a week, making it perfect for someone looking to combine meaningful work with other commitments.
As a Housekeeper, you will support the smooth running of our Rustington Centre by providing an effective cleaning service. Specifically, you will deep clean rooms, public spaces, and facilities, handle laundry, and help to prepare rooms for functions. You will dispose of waste and recycling and respond to member and customer requests in a timely manner. You will also support catering and hospitality teams in preparing rooms for events.
To be considered as a Housekeeper, you will need:
- Previous cleaning experience in a care home or hotel setting
- An awareness of COSHH, Infection Control and Manual Handling (through prior experience or training)
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.
Other organisations may call this role Cleaner, Facilities Assistant, Hotel Cleaner, Domestic Assistant, or Housekeeping Assistant.
Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. So, if you would like to join us as a Housekeeper, please apply via the button shown.
Housekeeping Team Member - Full Time and Part Time in Crawley employer: Blind Veterans UK
At Blind Veterans UK, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to supporting vision-impaired ex-service personnel. Our inclusive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering generous benefits such as a comprehensive pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and opportunities for development. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule in our welcoming Rustington Centre.
