Housekeeper and Cleaner

We currently have an opportunity for a House Keeper and Cleaner to join Peterborough Women’s Aid.

As Housekeeper you will have a pivotal role in the smooth running of our refuges. This includes cleaning, planning and organising maintenance of interior décor, furniture and furnishings, and some maintenance of the garden. Also ensuring rooms are ready for new families, maintaining emergency food and supplies, welcome packs and emergency clothing.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Attend to the regular maintenance and general upkeep of the refuges
• Complete the weekly tasks given by the Safe Accommodation Manager
• Clean and encourage the residents to actively participate in the day to day cleaning of the refuges
• Ensure that any repairs and renewals are noted and reported to the Safe Accommodation
• Ensure family rooms are prepared for new residents as soon as possible after their departure (usually within 48 hours)
• Maintain emergency food supplies/cleaning materials
• Attend weekly worker meetings and highlight any works taking place or visitors attending that week.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly health and safety checks and ensure that any issues are reported to the refuge manager.
• Keep an accurate and up to date maintenance log
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager.

We are an Equal Opportunities organisation. This role is exempt under the Equality Act 2010 pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1. As such we can only consider applications from women.