Housekeeper - Residential Childrens Home

Housekeeper - Residential Children's Home (Part time) Hove, BN3 25 Hours per Week | Flexible Working Pattern £12.71 per hour Permanent Position A specialist residential children's home in Hove is seeking a compassionate, organised, and proactive housekeeper to join its team on a part-time basis. This is far more than a traditional housekeeping role. Working within a therapeutic residential environment, you will play an important part in creating a safe, welcoming, and nurturing home for children and young people. Your contribution will help maintain a warm, structured, and homely environment that supports the wellbeing and development of the children living there. Our client is flexible regarding how the 25 contracted hours are worked. Whilst the role will generally be worked Monday to Friday, different working patterns can be considered to suit the successful candidate, provided the total hours amount to 25 per week. The Role You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, organisation, and presentation throughout the home. You'll work closely with the wider care team and become a valued member of a therapeutic community that places children's emotional wellbeing at the heart of everything it does. Key responsibilities will include: Cleaning and maintaining communal areas, bedrooms, kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor spaces. Laundry duties, vacuuming, dusting, sanitising, and general housekeeping tasks. Monitoring and replenishing cleaning supplies and household stock. Ensuring appliances and equipment are maintained to a safe and hygienic standard. Supporting the creation of a warm, safe, and welcoming home environment. Working collaboratively with colleagues to promote a positive atmosphere within the home. Acting as a positive role model for children and young people. Contributing to the overall therapeutic approach of the service through daily interactions and observations. Occasionally, you may also support with light meal preparation, shopping, gardening, or other household activities that contribute to a positive family-style environment. What We're Looking For We are keen to hear from candidates who: Have previous professional cleaning, housekeeping, or domestic experience. Take pride in maintaining high standards and attention to detail. Are reliable, organised, and able to manage their workload independently. Enjoy working as part of a team. Have an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and confidentiality. Can build positive relationships with children, young people, and colleagues. Are compassionate, resilient, and emotionally mature. Have an interest in supporting vulnerable children and young people. What's on Offer? £12.71 per hour / £16,523 per annum Permanent part-time contract (25 hours per week). Flexible working pattern to support work-life balance. Monday to Friday working pattern in most cases. Opportunity to join a specialist therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children's lives. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Safeguarding Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory employment references. Please apply with your updated CV and we will get back to you within 3 business days. TPBN1_UKTJ