Housekeeping Support Worker

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

One YMCA Group in Watford is seeking a Housekeeping Support Worker to join our supported housing team. You will ensure cleanliness in hostel and communal areas, support residents to develop independent living skills, and contribute to a safe, welcoming environment for people experiencing homelessness.

The role emphasizes compassionate, reliable work with strong communication and organisational skills, working within a housing context and adhering to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in housing, support services, housekeeping, or similar environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across hostel and communal areas.
• Work with residents to encourage daily living skills.
• Follow health and safety, COSHH, and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and care?

We're looking for a Housekeeping Support Worker to join our supported housing team in Watford. This is more than a housekeeping role. You'll help create a safe, welcoming, and positive environment for people experiencing homelessness and other complex challenges, while supporting residents to develop independent living skills.

What you'll be doing:

Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout our hostel and communal areas. Working alongside residents to encourage positive housekeeping and daily living skills. Supporting the wider housing team to create a safe and welcoming environment Following health and safety, COSHH, and safeguarding procedures at all times

What we're looking for:

A compassionate, reliable, and approachable individual excellent communication and organisational skills. Experience within housing, support services, housekeeping, or a similar environment is desirable Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Important information:

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.