Housekeeping Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,398,000 - 16,531,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (pro rata)

Birthday off

Life Assurance (2x annual salary)

Health and wellbeing support (EAP)

Recognition awards

Training and development

Supportive team

Meaningful work

Job summary

YMCA Derbyshire is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant for our Derby-based sites with travel to different locations. The role involves creating safe, clean and welcoming environments across accommodation and community sites, ensuring a respectful and comfortable experience for service users.

You will maintain cleaning standards, follow health and safety procedures, and work as part of a supportive housekeeping team to help promote wellbeing and a clean environment.

Qualifications

• Takes pride in maintaining exceptionally clean environments.
• Reliable, dependable and able to manage workload.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with strong attention to detail.
• Communicates professionally with diverse backgrounds.
• Understands health and safety in cleaning environments.
• Flexible to work across YMCA Derbyshire locations.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent cleaning standards across accommodation and community sites.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure buildings are safe, hygienic and ready for users every day.
• Work as part of the housekeeping team to support service users.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Health and safety awareness

Driving licence

Job description

Based: Derby (with travel to different sites)

Hours: 20 hours per week

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Your birthday off every year
• Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
• Health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition awards, celebration events and long-service rewards
• Training, development and opportunities to grow your career
• A supportive team where your contribution is valued every day
• A role where your work genuinely helps change lives

About the role

At YMCA Derbyshire, our buildings are much more than workplaces. They are homes for young people, welcoming community spaces, and places where individuals and families come to rebuild their lives.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll play an essential role in creating safe, clean and welcoming environments across our accommodation and community sites. Your work helps ensure that the people who use our services feel respected, valued and comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.

Working as part of our Housekeeping Team, you'll maintain excellent cleaning standards, follow health and safety procedures, and help ensure our buildings remain safe, hygienic and ready for the people who depend on them every day.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a supportive team and understands how a clean environment can positively impact wellbeing.

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Takes pride in maintaining exceptionally clean and welcoming environments.
• Is reliable, dependable and able to manage their workload effectively.
• Can work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team.
• Has a positive attitude and strong attention to detail.
• Communicates professionally and respectfully with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Understands the importance of health and safety within a cleaning environment.
• Is flexible and willing to work across different YMCA Derbyshire locations when required.
• Holds a full UK driving licence and has access to their own vehicle.

Previous professional cleaning experience is desirable, although we also welcome applicants who have the right attitude, reliability and commitment to delivering excellent standards.

YMCA Derbyshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles are subject to references and an enhanced DBS check.

YMCA Derbyshire is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

For an informal chat, contact: Kay McCrindle – 07801 200 284