Housekeeper

INJURED JOCKEYS FUND; Malton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

INJURED JOCKEYS FUND is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to join Jack Berry House, Malton, to maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards. The role includes laundry duties, restocking consumables, and reporting faults to the Centre Manager, with a focus on infection control and safety.

The position is 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 1:30pm to 8:00pm, offering an hourly rate in the £13.66–£14.34 range depending on experience, and DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across the site observing infection control measures.
• Report faults and damages to equipment, carpets, and furnishings to the Centre Manager.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the site.
• Replace consumables in kitchenette and respite areas, observing health and safety laws.
• Report faults to equipment/premises to the Centre Manager.
• Report damaged or stained carpet/upholstery/soft furnishings to the Centre Manager.
• Carry out general laundry duties and operate laundry equipment.
• Ensure COSHH, Legionella testing, and water temperature checks are recorded.
• Observe fire, health and safety/COSHH regulations and promote safety.

Job description

Housekeeper

Jack Berry House, Malton, North Yorkshire

Working Hours: 30 hours per week Monday to Friday 1.30pm-8.00pm (30 minute break).

Location: Jack Berry House, Malton, Yorkshire

Reporting To: Centre Manager and IJF Northern Representative

Salary: £13.66 – £14.34 per hour depending on experience

Principle duties and responsibilities:

• To maintain the agreed standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the site observing all infection control measures.
• To replace consumable items in the kitchenette and respite areas as required, strictly observing health and safety laws.
• To report any faults to equipment/premises to the Centre Manager.
• To report damaged or stained carpet/upholstery/soft furnishings to the Centre Manager.
• To report lost property/valuable property found.
• To carry out general laundry duties including arranging collection and delivery of laundry. Operating laundry equipment, including washer, dryer and iron.
• To have an awareness of the importance of all statutory and standards compliance (CQC) that the IJF work within and to recognise the impact housekeeping has with regards to that compliance.
• To maintain records and assessments associated with housekeeping duties such as COSHH assessments. Legionella testing to include including monthly de-scaling of showers and checking water temperatures as required and recording as recognised within the Housekeeper’s role and responsibilities
• To observe all fire, health and safety/COSHH regulations and promote good safety habits. Have a full awareness of all fire and evacuation procedures.
• To maintain cleaning records and supervise other cleaning staff.
• To maintain and assist with all security. i.e keys, stock, equipment, fixtures, fittings and premises
• To cover associated housekeeping duties and assisting with hospitality events as required.
• To maintain a high standard of personal hygiene with special attention to hands, hair care and appearance.
• To ensure a high standard of customer care. Reporting problems or complaints to the Centre Manager.
• To carry out other duties outside the normal daily/weekly routine, but within the scope of the position.

Applications close on Monday 31st August 2026.

Please note: The closing date is subject to change, and the advertisement may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.

We take pride in our team, and are committed to furthering our progress regarding equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

All appointments will be subject to full DBS, UK right to work, and reference checks.

For any queries, or if you wish to discuss this role in further detail, please contact Human Resources