Housekeeper

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Maintain the home to a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.


• Cleaning residential rooms including communal areas, offices, kitchens, and bathrooms.


• It's an active role - for example, you'll be lifting or carrying equipment as required.


• You will need to be flexible to ensure the needs of the service is fulfilled., Upload your CV and complete the application explaining the key skills listed on the Job Description and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

To become a Housekeeper with us you will be:

• Have a keen eye for maintaining cleanliness and order.


• Take pride in your work and be aware that your will be working in the home of the people we support.


• A good listener, patient, respectful, kind and treat all people with dignity.


• Good English skills to communicate with the people we care for, their families and the team.


• Have an awareness of health & safety and show a common-sense approach to your work., These will be used to short list candidates to interview so please ensure these skills are clear to see in your application and your CV.


• Ability to undertake a wide range of cleaning tasks.


• Able to communicate effectively with the people we care for, staff and visitors.


• Flexible approach to allocated duties and work as part of a team.


• Sensitive to the needs of those we care for., Basic literacy and numeracy skills.


• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.


• Knowledge of COSHH regulations. Desirable


• Experience of using a range of cleaning equipment including powered equipment. Desirable


• Experience of working as a cleaner in paid employment. Desirable
  
  Our team at Stanhope Lodge (Adults Residential Service) are looking for a Housekeeper to join our team on a part time basis. Find out more below.


Why not have a look at our dedicated Careers in adults' residential services, day opportunities and shared lives webpage to learn more about the difference you can make!

Our values and support for one another is intrinsic to everything we do and will be a key priority within the assessment for this post. We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good work/life balance, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits.

• Maternity, paternity, dependency, and adoption leave.


• Training and development opportunities, including apprenticeships and personal development.


• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme, 21.37% employer contribution