Housekeeper

Belmont Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Housekeeper (Female) in the United Kingdom, specifically for a charitable organisation. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across services while supporting vulnerable residents. Applicants must possess experience in cleaning and a clean driving license. This permanent position requires 25 hours of work per week and is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance.
• Experience in cleaning and knowledge of safe working practices.
• Good general health suitable for manual work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in communal areas and resident rooms.
• Clean office spaces, including bins and vacuuming.
• Report any damage or health concerns to the Service Manager.
• Participate in team meetings and training.

Skills

Cleaning

Organisational skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Job description

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Housekeeper (Female) to join a charitable organisation on a permanent basis. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across their services in Hampshire and Portsmouth.

Permanent positions offering 25 hours per week.

Main Duties

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in communal areas and resident rooms, including changing bed linen and making beds
• Clean office spaces, including emptying bins, vacuuming, and dusting
• Report any damage, faults, or health and safety concerns to the Service Manager
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and economically in accordance with COSHH and manufacturer instructions
• Support and empower residents to maintain communal areas
• Monitor and record fridge and water temperatures, reporting concerns
• Undertake deep cleaning tasks such as shampooing carpets, washing curtains, and cleaning behind furniture and appliances
• Maintain confidentiality of residents and the service
• Follow safeguarding, lone working, and diversity policies
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other organisational activities
• Travel between sites as required, with use of own car

Essential Criteria

• Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
• Clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
• Experience of cleaning and knowledge of safe working practices
• Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to equality, anti-oppressive practice, and empowerment of vulnerable people
• Organisational skills with ability to prioritise and work independently or as part of a team
• Good general health suitable for manual work

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with a diverse range of people
• Understanding of the principles of domestic abuse support services
• Ability to work flexibly, including some unsocial hours

Hours vary by location: Portsmouth and Southampton services operate 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday, while the Hampshire service operates 9:30am - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday and 9:30am - 5pm on Friday.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check