At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our Rustington Centre clean and welcoming for vision-impaired veterans.
- Company: Join Blind Veterans UK, a charity dedicated to supporting ex-service people.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with flexible hours, perfect for balancing work and life.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those who served our country.
- Qualifications: Cleaning experience in care or hotel settings is essential.
The predicted salary is between 15346 - 15346 £ per year.
About Us
We’re 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.
The Benefits
- 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
- Enhanced pay
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’ll play a key part in helping to create a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment for vision-impaired ex-service people rebuilding their lives.
What’s more, 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. So, if you’re looking for a role where your contribution will be seen and appreciated every day, read on and apply today.
The Role
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.
Additionally, you will:
- Ensure communal areas are clear and safe
- Support catering and hospitality teams in preparing rooms for events
About You
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)
- Behaviours aligned with Blind Veterans UK’s values and culture
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks. The closing date for this role is 24th July 2026, however, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
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. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you’d like to join us as a Housekeeper, please apply via the button shown.
Housekeeper 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 competitive salary, enhanced leave options, and access to mental health support. Join us in Rustington, where your role as a Housekeeper will not only provide a balanced work-life schedule but also allow you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country.
