Housekeeper

Rotherham-Metropolitan-Borough-Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is seeking a part-time Housekeeper to keep our premises clean and welcoming. The role involves early morning shifts, up to 14 hours per week, with some flexibility to cover holidays and absences.

You will work mainly in Rotherham, ensuring safe, tidy spaces and securing the premises as required. The ideal candidate will be reliable, able to work independently or within a small team, and understand basic health and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Able to work alone or in a small team.
• Good timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Keep VAR premises clean and tidy using provided equipment.
• Lock/unlock premises and ensure security as needed.
• Communicate effectively with building users; follow health and safety procedures.
• Be flexible to cover holidays/absences.

Skills

Timekeeping

Health & safety

Confidentiality

Communication

Job description

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location_on Location Voluntary Action Rotherham

credit_card Salary £13.45 per hour (Living Wage Foundation rate)

Job profile for Housekeeper

Housekeeper

location_on Voluntary Action Rotherham 16/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £13.45 per hour (Living Wage Foundation rate) Contractual hours 14 Basis Part time Region Rotherham Job category/type Caretaking/Cleaning Date posted 20/10/2026 Job reference REQ24245 Attachments Housekeeper - Job Description (1).docx Housekeeper - Person Specification (1).docx

Job description

Voluntary Action Rotherham

Coke Hill

Rotherham

S60 2HX

Hours of work: Up to 14 hours per week (up to 4 x 3.5 hour shifts, worked Monday to Thursday, 5.30am to 9.00am), with the flexibility to cover holidays of our other housekeeping colleague.

We are open to discussing an alternative working pattern of different days, however, this role is to cover early mornings.

Location: Rotherham

As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that VAR’s premises are kept clean and tidy using the equipment provided and following safe working methods. As well as ensuring all internal and main external areas are clean and rubbish-free, you will also be responsible for unlocking and securing the premises as necessary.

As well as being able to undertake the housekeeping duties required, the successful candidate must be able to work alone or as part of a small team, communicate effectively with users of the building and have a basic understanding of health and safety procedures.

The successful candidate must be a good timekeeper, adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands, including being able to cover for holidays and other absences.

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

For an informal chat about the post, please contact Paul Chowdhury on 01709 829821 or email [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is 12:00pm (noon) on Monday 16 th November 2026.

Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday 25 th November 2026 at The Spectrum. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.

Link to the website https://www.varotherham.org.uk/job/housekeeper

Head Office
Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE