Housekeeping Assistant - Part Time

Overview

At Cross Reach, our Housekeepers play an important role in creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the people we support. This role is ideal if you take pride in high standards, enjoy practical work and want to be part of a caring and supportive team. Your work will help ensure our service feels like home.

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across bedrooms, communal areas and facilities
• Following cleaning schedules, infection control and health and safety procedures
• Using cleaning products and equipment safely and correctly
• Supporting laundry duties where required
• Reporting maintenance or health and safety concerns promptly
• Working respectfully around residents, visitors and colleagues

You are reliable, organised and take pride in your work, with a good eye for detail and cleanliness. Experience in a housekeeping or cleaning role is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided. You understand the importance of hygiene, confidentiality and working respectfully in a care setting, and you are comfortable working as part of a team. You will be willing to join the PVG Scheme and work in line with the values and ethos of Cross Reach.

• A supportive, values led organisation
• Training and ongoing support in your role
• A welcoming team environment
• The opportunity to make a positive difference every day

If you are looking for a housekeeping role where your work truly matters, apply today to find out more and join Cross Reach.

We also offer you a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others. These include exclusive retail and leisure discounts through our rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card, a generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit, enhanced family friendly policies, and health and wellness support such as a health cash plan. We also provide access to a care concierge service to assist you with life’s challenges.

We are keen to support you in learning, growing and developing in ways that are right for you, including support for professional membership fees where appropriate.

• Application Process:
  
  Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. You can find out more about our recruitment process Cross Reach Recruitment Process
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• Deadline:
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Additional Legal and Compliance We have a legal obligation to ensure we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship. You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of Practice.

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best people to build a diverse and talented team. We recognise that every individual’s background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.

Please note:

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please complete and submit your application at an early stage.