Housekeeper (MOO)

The Cambridge Housing Society Limited; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected housing association in England seeks a Housekeeper to deliver individualised housekeeping services to elderly tenants at Moorlands Court. Applicants should have a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to support independent living. This role offers numerous employee benefits and the opportunity for professional development.

Benefits

Employee discount scheme

Telehealth service

Company sick pay

Comprehensive training

Volunteer day off per year

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to make a positive contribution from day one.
• Ability to understand the needs of older people.
• Friendly, committed, flexible team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level individualised housekeeping service.
• Support tenants with local shopping.
• Report any defects in the building or supplies.

Skills

Time Management

Customer Service

Cleaning Experience

Residential Cleaning

Environmental Services

Job description

Housekeeper 22 hrs pw

12.21 p / h

We are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team at Moorlands Court Melbourn Royston Herts (CQC rated Good)

What you'll do

As a valued Housekeeper you will make a real difference to the quality of our Tenants lives by providing a high level individualised housekeeping service in their flats communal areas and laundry room within the Scheme. You will also support tenants with local shopping.

Report to the Management Team any defects in the building or equipment or when more cleaning supplies are required.

About you

• A genuine desire to make a positive contribution from day one.
• The ability to understand the needs of older people; the importance of maintaining their independent living skills and carrying out cleaning duties in a manner that supports this.
• Ability to carry out and complete routine work quickly and effectively
• A friendly committed flexible team player who adopts a practical approach to achieve the required results.

We can offer

• Employee discount scheme (retail leisure gym membership and fitness equipment)
• Doctor Care Anywhere (telehealth service offering private online GP and nurse appointments via video and phone)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
• One day off a year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• 30 days holiday increasing to 35 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff) depending on length of service
• Holiday purchase scheme- up to 5 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff)
• Company sick pay
• 58p per mile business mileage allowance
• Refer a friend scheme (250)
• Contributory pension scheme which both you and CHS contribute to
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible Working Policy
• Full induction
• Comprehensive free training and development opportunities with paid time off
• Free DBS (for relevant posts)
• Free onsite / nearby parking
• Blue Light Card (Housing with Care only)
• Selling annual leave (Housing with Care)
• Recruitment and retention payment of 150 after completion of 6 months successful probationary period and 100 on completion of a further 6 months continuous service (for eligible roles in Housing with Care)

Moorlands Court (CQC rated Good) is part of the charitable organisation CHS Group and supports the elderly both in our Scheme and in our communities to lead fulfilling lives confidently and as independently as possible. What makes us different is our ongoing commitment to make a positive difference to individual lives and to invest in ongoing organisational training and personal development. If you would like to work for an organisation that provides the type of care that you would expect for your loved ones we would welcome your application.

For an informal chat about the post please contact the Care and Support Manager on .

CLOSING DATE : SUNDAY 9 NOVEMBER 2025

Interviews : Monday 17 November 2025

Please note this position is subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

If you are registered with the online DBS Update Service thismay expedite your application process.

PLEASE NOTE UNFORTUNATELY WE DO NOT PROVIDE VISA SPONSORSHIP

About Us

Founded in 1927 Cambridge Housing Society (CHS) is an independent housing association with over 3000 homes in Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. We are one of only two independent housing associations working just in Cambridgeshire and we are the only one to offer a blend of affordable rented homes specialist supported housing and a range of community support services.

Our Purpose

We are here to enable people to flourish by providing security and creating opportunities through the delivery of high-quality Cambridgeshire based homes with support.

The Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme
• State of the art IT equipment
• Volunteer days

Vision & Values

CHS will be a trusted local provider of long term affordable secure housing. We listen to our tenants and customers and provide support where needed. We will be entrepreneurial with a social purpose developing local partnerships and looking for new opportunities to support communities in Cambridgeshire.

Our Values

• Caring
• Openness
• Trust

The way we work the CHS way

• Flexible
• Creative
• Respectful
• Working in partnership
• Focused on the social objective

Benefits

• Employee discount scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company sick pay
• Comprehensive free training & development
• Doctor Care Anywhere
• Contributory pension scheme
• Business mileage allowance
• Employee Assistance Programme

Key Skills

Time Management, Customer Service, Hotel Experience, Taleo, Hospitality Experience, Environmental Services, Laundry, Residential Cleaning, Cleaning Experience, Sanitation, Custodial Experience, Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 15001 - 20000