Housekeeper (Bank)

Anchor; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to maintain clean, safe environments for residents and staff across our sites in the UK. The role requires practical knowledge of cleaning products, COSHH and safeguarding principles, with a focus on discretion and professionalism.

You will work well alone or as part of a small team, manage your time effectively and prioritise tasks to meet residents’ needs while upholding data protection requirements.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 in cleaning or equivalent.
• Previous cleaning experience desirable.
• Knowledge of cleaning products and safe usage.
• COSHH and health & safety awareness.
• Understanding of data protection and safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in residents' homes or communal areas.
• Ensure cleaning products are used safely and in accordance with procedures.

Skills

Well organized with time management

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Prioritise and plan around customer

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Cleaning

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.