Housekeeper

Blagdon Village Management Ltd; Blagdon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday leave

Volunteering days

25 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption

Medicash

Pension

Job summary

Blagdon Village Management Ltd in Blagdon, England, is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming environments for residents. This part-time role runs 9am–1pm, Monday to Friday (20 hours per week), covering residents' homes and communal areas.

You will perform cleaning tasks, laundry, and light maintenance while delivering excellent customer service with compassion for older adults. Background checks and training are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in residential or hospitality settings.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Friendly, compassionate demeanor; excellent communication with residents.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular cleaning tasks in residents' apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping and sanitising surfaces.
• Launder residents' linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keep communal areas such as lounges, dining areas and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assist with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents? Do you take pride in your attention to detail and enjoy making a difference in people's lives? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for a Housekeeper to provide the highest standards of cleanliness and service across Blagdon Village and in residents homes while delivering excellent customer service. This is a part-time role working 9am - 1pm, Monday - Friday (20 hours per week). As a Housekeeper at our beautiful retirement village, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of our residents' homes and communal areas.

Responsibilities

• Performing regular cleaning tasks in residents' apartments, including dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitising surfaces.
• Laundering residents' linens and clothing with care and attention to detail.
• Keeping communal areas such as lounges, dining areas, and hallways clean and presentable.
• Assisting with light maintenance tasks as needed.
• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the village.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in housekeeping, preferably in a residential or hospitality setting.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, compassionate demeanour.
• Sensitivity to the needs and preferences of older adults.
• Willingness to undergo background checks and relevant training.

Benefits

• Birthday leave, volunteering days, 25 days annual leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, Medicash, pension and much more!