Housekeeping Assistant

Vita Student; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in student accommodation is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high cleaning standards in luxurious studio apartments. The role involves providing personalized cleaning services, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in multi-room facilities and excellent communication skills. Join us for a rewarding opportunity with various benefits, including paid holidays and career development.

Benefits

Paid holidays (pro-rata)

Company-paid birthday leave

Access to Perkbox for discounts

Royal London pension scheme

Annual parties and events

Recognition programs

Career development opportunities

Confidential employee assistance services

Qualifications

• Experience in large, multi-room residence facilities, hotels, or hospitals preferred.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional, personalized cleaning services to students.
• Manage waste areas according to health & safety regulations.
• Use smartphones/tablets to record and manage each studio clean.

Skills

Communication

Multicultural Awareness

Adaptability

Creativity

Resilience

Tools

COSHH Regulations

Cleaning Systems

Job description

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Housekeeper - Cardiff

Hourly Rate: £12.50

Working Hours: 10am – 2pm, 20 hours per week

Vita Student offers stylish, luxurious, and comfortable studio apartments with premium amenities in a vibrant city environment. We are expanding our housekeeping team to deliver high-quality, home-from-home cleaning services for our residents while maintaining our facilities to the highest standards.

Responsibilities of Our Housekeepers

• Provide exceptional, personalized cleaning services to students, maintaining studios to a clean, healthy, and presentable standard.
• Follow designated schedules, including dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, antibacterial cleaning, and making beds.
• Respectfully care for facilities and ensure they are well-maintained.
• Address issues or challenges proactively and be a point of contact for incidents or emergencies.
• Manage waste areas according to health & safety regulations, addressing hazards appropriately.
• Use smartphones/tablets to record and manage each studio clean, including photographing before and after cleaning.
• Report any concerning behavior indicating welfare issues.
• Monitor and communicate stock needs for cleaning supplies, assisting with inventory management.
• Follow COSHH regulations to ensure safe use of cleaning chemicals.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in large, multi-room residence facilities, hotels, or hospitals preferred.
• Technologically proficient with relevant systems and software.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations.

Personal Characteristics

• Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity.
• Excellent communication skills; multilingual skills are a plus.
• Adaptability, creativity, positivity, and resilience.
• Physical ability to carry out tasks involving standing and repetitive movements, with accommodations if needed.
• Flexible availability to cover 24/7 operations, including holidays and special occasions.

Benefits

• Paid holidays (pro-rata), including bank holidays.
• Company-paid birthday leave.
• Access to Perkbox for discounts and perks.
• Royal London pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Annual parties and events.
• Recognition programs and career development opportunities.
• Confidential employee assistance services.

Additional Information

All employment offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including DBS. We cannot sponsor visas for this role.