Compassionate Housekeeper for a Children's Residential Home (Part-Time)

West Sussex County Council; Worthing; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for its children's residential home. This part-time role emphasizes maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in a supportive environment for children with various needs. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of cleanliness, and knowledge of health regulations. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and local government benefits.

Benefits

Excellent local government pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Retail discounts through a benefits platform

Commuting discounts

Health and wellbeing benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Effective communication with children, staff, and visitors.
• Skill in performing a variety of cleaning tasks effectively.
• Understanding and applying Health and Safety regulations.
• Using IT for managing logs and communication.
• Ability to work as part of a team focused on children’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of the children's home.
• Respond to the needs of the home as directed by the duty manager.
• Maintain communal areas, rooms, and other facilities.

Skills

Ability to communicate in English

High standard of cleaning tasks

Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations

Ability to use IT

Flexibility in duties

Familiarity with cleaning equipment (Desirable)

Job description

A local government council in Worthing is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper for its children's residential home. This part-time role emphasizes maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in a supportive environment for children with various needs. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a commitment to high standards of cleanliness, and knowledge of health regulations. This is a permanent position with a competitive salary and local government benefits.