Housekeeping Assistant

Crossreach; Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts and rewards

Pension plan

Death in service

Family friendly policies

Health cash plan

Care concierge

Job summary

CrossReach Trading Ltd. is seeking a Housekeeper to help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for those we support. You will maintain bedrooms and communal areas, follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention procedures, and ensure safety with cleaning materials and equipment.

The role emphasises respect for privacy and teamwork, with opportunities to contribute to a caring, Christian organisation and participate in a supportive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Reliable, organised and takes pride in doing a job well.
• Eye for detail with practical approach and ability to manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain bedrooms, communal areas and shared facilities to a high standard.
• Follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention procedures.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely.
• Respect people's privacy, belongings and individual preferences.
• Work alongside colleagues to maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.
• Support pantry duties as part of your daily responsibilities.

Skills

Reliable

Organised

Attention to detail

Job description

As a Housekeeper with CrossReach, you'll help create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment where people feel respected and at home. Your work will play an important part in the daily running of the service and contribute to the wellbeing of the people we support.

What you will do

• Clean and maintain bedrooms, communal areas and shared facilities to a high standard.
• Follow cleaning schedules and infection prevention procedures.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely.
• Respect people's privacy, belongings and individual preferences.
• Work alongside colleagues to maintain a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.
• Support pantry duties as part of your daily responsibilities.

About you

You'll be reliable, organised and take pride in doing a job well. You'll have an eye for detail, a practical approach and the ability to manage your workload effectively.

Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is welcome but not essential. What matters is your willingness to learn, work as part of a team and treat everyone with kindness and respect.

Why work with us?

At CrossReach, every role contributes to the quality of care we provide. As a Housekeeper, you'll play an important part in creating an environment where people feel comfortable, valued and at home.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that support others.

• Access to a wide range of exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card.
• Generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit.
• Enhanced family friendly policies that make balancing work and family easier.
• Health cash plan that prioritises health and wellness, giving you cash back for a wide range of health treatments.
• Care concierge service to assist you with life's challenges, providing invaluable support when you need it most.

But we also know that your training and development is important to you, and as well as a contribution to your professional membership fees, we are keen to support you in making the right steps to learn, grow and develop in ways that are right for you.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.

You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual's unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.