Housekeeping Assistant

Inspired Villages; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join their expanding team. This role involves ensuring a clean and hygienic environment for residents, while also maintaining communal areas. The ideal candidate will have experience in a hands-on role, excellent communication skills, and a flexible approach to daily duties. With a commitment to building real communities, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives. Join a company that values inclusivity and personal growth, and be part of a thriving community where your contributions are recognized and celebrated.

Benefits

Bupa Health Cashplan

Life Assurance at x4 salary

33 days annual leave

Holiday buying scheme

Big birthdays off

5% matched pension scheme

Retail discounts

Access to SMART tech

Ongoing learning and development

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, hands-on role, ideally in hospitality.
• Basic understanding of infection control and compliance standards desirable.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning designated areas and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Undertaking laundry duties and ensuring waste disposal procedures are followed.
• Maintaining communal areas and residents' homes in a tidy condition.

Skills

Customer Service

Self-motivation

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

Experience in Housekeeping

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

We’re driven by our purpose to build real communities, which enhance the lives of our residents every single day. If you’re looking for a career which means more and gives you more, personally and professionally, there’s a place for you here at Inspired Villages.

In partnership with Legal & General PLC and NatWest Pension Trustee Limited, with hugely ambitious (and very achievable) growth plans, we are seeking a Housekeeper to join our expanding housekeeping team.

You will have previous experience working in a busy, hands-on role (ideally within a hotel / hospitality setting), with a proven track record of dealing with customers.

The Role:

• Cleaning designated areas, ensuring they are kept tidy and in a hygienic condition
• Undertaking housekeeping duties within our residents’ homes
• Ensuring communal areas are kept neat, tidy, and well presented
• Cleaning floors, shampooing and vacuuming carpets and polishing furniture and woodwork
• Emptying waste bins, ensuring that all waste is disposed of following the correct procedure and bins are replaced with a clean bag
• Cleaning windows and glass within reach distance
• Carrying out laundry duties
• Maintaining COSHH Regulations.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Housekeeping Assistant, Housekeeper or Cleaner
• Self-motivated, personable and excellent communication skills
• Flexible approach to daily duties and shift patterns
• A basic understanding of infection control, COSHH, and compliance standards would be desirable, but not essential.

The Benefits:

• Bupa Health Cashplan (including employee assistance program)
• Life Assurance at x4 your annual salary
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays, pro-rated to your contracted working hours)
• Holiday buying scheme (up to a week's extra leave)
• Big birthdays off (those ending in a 0)
• 5% matched pension scheme
• Retail discounts on a variety of outlets
• Access to SMART tech
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Wellbeing hub and resources; including discounts related to wellbeing interventions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Working in an incredible workspace, with a gym, social areas, and parking.

At Inspired Villages, we invite everyone, regardless of background, to join our thriving community. Here, you'll be included, involved, and inspired to contribute your unique talents. We are committed to creating a culture of belonging, where uniqueness is celebrated and you’re inspired to be your best, every day.

More enjoyment. More satisfaction. More like one big family. If you’re looking for a career that means more and gives you more, hit that apply button!