Housekeeper in Romford

Housekeeper

Location: Various sheltered schemes and housing offices across Havering

Directorate: Place Housing

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 28.8 hours per week (including work outside normal office hours)

Grade: 1 /2 pro rata

About the Role

We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Housekeeper to join our Housing Services team. You’ll play a vitalखिम role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our sheltered schemes and housing offices, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning internal and external communal areas to a high standard
• Reporting repairs, incidents and issues promptly
• Supporting the team with office cleaning duties
• Promoting a positive image of the service to the local community

You’ll work closely with the Sheltered Scheme Officer and contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service, helping us put our residents first.

About You

You’ll be someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating clean, safe and pleasant environments for others. You’ll be flexible, reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

You’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with the public
• Can carry out practical cleaning duties and follow health & safety regulations
• Is approachable and responsive to residents’ needs
• Can handle conflict calmly and professionally
• Is willing to work outside normal office hours and across multiple locations

Why Choose Havering

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
• Professional Development commitment to 10 days of learning annually
• thứ Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
• inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone

Please view Job Profile here

For an informal discussion about the post please contact

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 10/11/25 proto may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

We’re a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration and community, we’d love to hear from you.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DB Waist) check.

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Key Skills

Key Skills Time Management, Customer Service, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Hospitality Experience, Environmental Services, Laundry, Residential Cleaning, Cleaning Experience, Sanitation, Custodial Experience, Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type: ҳал Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 28221 – 29435