Housekeeping Assistant Vita Student · Cardiff

Vita Student; Cardiff; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury student accommodation is seeking an experienced Housekeeper in Cardiff. The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards in student studios, ensuring a healthy environment, and providing exceptional service. The ideal candidate will have experience in large facilities and be adaptable to various situations. The company offers competitive pay, benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Birthday off

Access to lifestyle perks

Royal London Pension

Annual celebrations

Career Development programs

24/7 Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Experienced in large, multi-room residence facilities.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional cleaning services to students.
• Manage waste areas and follow health regulations.
• Use technology to record and manage cleaning tasks.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Resilience

Tools

Smartphone/Tablet

Job description

Housekeeper - Cardiff

Hourly Rate: £12.50

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

Vita Student's offers innovative apartment designs with a variety of studios to suit our students' lifestyles, providing privacy or social opportunities. We focus on style, luxury, and comfort, surrounded by premium amenities in a vibrant city environment. We are expanding our housekeeping team by appointing an experienced Housekeeper to deliver a luxury, home-from-home cleaning service for our residents' studios, ensuring our premium site and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

Our Housekeepers

Provide exceptional, personalized room cleaning services to students, maintaining studios to a clean, healthy, and presentable standard. Duties include, but are not limited to: dusting, sweeping, vacuuming, antibacterial cleaning of surfaces, and making beds, following designated schedules.

• Ensure facilities are respected by students and guests.
• Maintain the upkeep of our premium site and facilities.
• Provide solutions to issues or challenges that may arise.
• Act as a point of contact for incidents or emergencies onsite.
• Manage waste areas following health and safety regulations, addressing hazards as needed.
• Use a smartphone/tablet to record and manage each studio clean, including photographing before and after cleaning.
• Report any concerning student behavior indicating welfare issues.
• Monitor cleaning stock levels and communicate needs to management, assisting in stock ordering.
• Follow COSHH regulations when handling cleaning chemicals to ensure safety.

Who we want to join our team…

Professional Experience

• Experienced in large, multi-room residence facilities such as hotels, hospitals, or accommodation buildings.
• Technologically proficient with various systems and software.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations and practices.

Personal Characteristics

• Embrace diversity and deliver an inclusive approach to colleagues and residents.
• Excellent communication skills; multilingual abilities are a plus.
• Adaptability, creativity, and positivity.
• Resilience to navigate unexpected situations effectively.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks, with reasonable adjustments if needed.
• Flexibility to work hours that may include nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure continuous resident service.

Why work for us…

Our employees take pride in working at our luxury properties, which offer high-standard accommodation across the UK. We reward dedication with various benefits:

• Holidays: 28 days paid holiday including bank holidays, pro-rata.
• Your Birthday: A day off to celebrate your special day.
• Perkbox: Access to lifestyle perks, discounts, and experiences.
• Royal London Pension: Vita Group contributes 3% of salary, with 5% employee contribution.
• Parties & Events: Annual celebrations and team-building events.
• Recognition Programmes: Employee awards and recognition schemes.
• Career Development: Induction and ongoing training programs for professional growth.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance: Confidential support for personal and work issues.

Right to Work & DBS

Employment is subject to satisfactory checks, including DBS. We cannot offer sponsorship for the Right to Work in the UK.