Housekeeper

Anchor Hanover Group; Faringdon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Cleaning Assistant to ensure cleanliness and safety in the living environment of customers. The role highlights the importance of effective cleaning practices, customer service, and adherence to health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess previous cleaning experience and strong interpersonal skills, contributing to a friendly and organized service in a diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality.
• Health & safety knowledge including COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the location.
• Follow health and safety procedures for cleaning.
• Maintain the home environment and communal areas.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Education

Customer service NVQ2

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Reporting into the Location Manager responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the location is clean, pleasant and safe for customers in either their home environment or communal areas. Ensuring that cleaning products are used effectively, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.

Required knowledge & experience:

• Customer service NVQ2 would be advantageous.
• Previous cleaning experience and knowledge is desirable.
• Use of cleaning products in a safe manner.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures including use of equipment e.g. carpet cleaners.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Health & safety in the workplace including Control of Substances Harmful to Health (COSHH).

Required skills:

• Well organized with good time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal and empathy skills and a friendly personality.
• Able to work individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise and plan around customer needs.

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is ‘respect’, therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.

Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role.