Housekeeper (Bank)

Anchor Hanover Group; Hastings; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGBT+ resident group

LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group in Hastings is seeking a dedicated cleaner to keep homes and communal areas clean, pleasant and safe for residents and visitors. You will follow health and safety procedures and use cleaning products correctly.

The role requires good time management, reliability and the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a care-focused environment. Training is provided and prior experience is welcome.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in customer service or equivalent.
• Knowledge of cleaning procedures and use of equipment.
• Understanding of data protection and confidentiality and safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
• Health & safety in the workplace including COSHH.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Well organised

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Prioritisation

Education

Customer service NVQ2

Job description

Reporting into the Business Manager, Location Manager or District 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.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 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.