Housekeeping Assistant

Overview

As a Housekeeper in our service, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the people who live and work here. Your work supports daily life within the service, helping ensure shared spaces and private areas remain comfortable and well maintained.

This role involves working five days per week, including weekends, with every second weekend off.

What your day will look like

• Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas to agreed standards
• Supporting laundry tasks including washing, drying and organising clothing and linen
• Replenishing supplies such as toiletries and cleaning materials
• Following infection prevention and control procedures
• Using cleaning equipment safely and effectively
• Reporting maintenance or safety concerns to the appropriate colleague
• Supporting a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment
• Working as part of the wider service team

About you

You will be reliable and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be comfortable working within established routines while managing your time effectively throughout the day.

Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for completing 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

Benefits and additional information

We offer a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others. This includes access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. We also provide a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit. Enhanced family friendly policies help balance work and family, and health and wellness are prioritised with access to our health cash plan, giving cash back for a wide range of health treatments. A care concierge service is available to assist with life challenges. We support training and development, including contributions to professional membership fees to help you 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 a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of Practice. We have a legal obligation to verify that all workers have permission to work in the UK and to check entitlement to work for all prospective employees.

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best people to build a diverse and talented team and to creating an inclusive and inspiring environment where people feel valued and respected. If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on the following email address: recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk. Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date, so please apply early.

Additional information for candidates

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