Children's Residential Home Housekeeper

Totaljobs Group Ltd; Sheringham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of children's homes. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of young people while ensuring a clean and welcoming environment. You will be supported in your career development with free qualifications and various benefits, including a generous leave policy and a 'golden hello' scheme. If you are passionate about making a difference and enjoy working in a nurturing atmosphere, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free career-enhancing qualifications

£500 golden hello scheme

31 days annual leave

Company funded medical cash plan

Enhanced sick pay

Life assurance

Access to Blue Light benefits platform

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Experience working with children or young people is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the house.
• Build rapport with staff and young residents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Ability to Work with Young People

Education

No formal education required

Job description

This job application is restricted to applicants in the UK only.

At Break, we invest in the future of our staff just as we do for the young people in our services. We strive to provide the highest quality of care, so whether you’re just starting your career in children’s social care or are already qualified, you’ll be supported, recognised, and rewarded for your essential part in our vital work.

About the role:

The heart of every one of our children’s homes, as a Housekeeper you’ll be fundamental in the day-to-day running and success of the service.

In your first 12 months, we’ll expect you to build up a rapport with the staff and young people, keep the house clean and tidy, and make visitors welcome.

You’ll work to your own high standards, enjoy the company of, and be able to communicate easily with the young people and staff within the service, and have a calm and consistent nature.

In your role, you’ll have access to the following benefits:

1. Free, career-enhancing qualifications
2. A “golden hello” scheme welcoming you to our services, with £500 paid to you one month after your start date and a second £500 at the six-month mark. (Not available to candidates referred by recruitment agencies) (Subject to conditions)
3. A referral scheme offering the same two payments as the golden hello if you recommend a contact who goes on to be employed by Break in care services. (subject to conditions)
4. 31 days annual leave per year (including bank holidays)
5. Annual leave purchase
6. Additional service-related holiday from 2 years
7. Company funded medical cash plan
8. Enhanced sick pay and family-friendly leave
9. Pension salary sacrifice
10. Life assurance to the value of 3x your annual salary
11. Access to the Blue Light benefits platform enabling you to access discounts across a range of shops, venues, and services (your membership fee will be reimbursed)
12. Access to multiple Wellbeing initiatives
13. The opportunity to influence Break’s strategy and direction through our Staff Consultation Forum
14. Cycle to Work and Tech scheme

Full details of the role, including a job description and person specification can be found within the ‘documents’ section.

If you would like to develop your career and make a real difference in a child or young person’s life, use the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to our application site.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as they apply. This means the role may close at short notice and without prior warning.

Additional Information

People are our biggest asset. We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

The first interview will be a Safe Care/Warner style interview, followed by a formal interview if successful. An enhanced DBS check is required for the role. This will be funded by Break.

To comply with OFSTED requirements, you will be asked to provide details of your full employment history.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the application or recruitment process. If there are adjustments you would like to request, please contact us. We also offer reasonable adjustments in the workplace.

All prospective employees must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK as per UKVI guidelines. Further details will be provided if you are invited to interview.

This job is also known as: Cleaner, Domestic Technician, Domestic Help

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