Location
: Bristol (Wraxall) - Charlton Farm
Job Type:
Full time
Contract Type
: Permanent
Hours
: 37 hours (5 days) per week (part time also available). Hours can be flexible.
Salary
: £22,030 - £23,793 fte per annum (£11.45 - £12.37 per hour) plus an additional £6.24 per hour for weekend and bank holiday shifts.
Do you take pride in providing high quality housekeeping services and want to work in a supportive and caring environment where you can raise a smile every day? This may be the role for you.....
Join our team for a rewarding career where 98% of staff say they are proud to work for us.
About Us
We are an established and successful charity providing hospice care for children with life limiting conditions and their families in the South West of England. We aim to recruit passionate, friendly and enthusiastic staff who are motivated to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who visit us.
Where you will be working
Charlton Farm is situated in beautiful surroundings in Wraxall, at the edge of Bristol. Set in imaginative restorations of listed farm and farm buildings, the hospice has a homely feel and yet provides stunning and spacious accommodation for the whole family, making the most of short and precious lives.
The Role
Working as part of a friendly and professional team, you will assist with the cleaning of the main house and offices including preparation of children's and family rooms and all main communal areas and bathrooms. You will also assist with the laundering of bed linen and clothes, ironing, stocking up of linen cupboards. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a permanent role within a homely environment.
The Successful Candidate
You will have experience of working in a cleaning or housekeeping role, ideally within a hotel or similar setting, and have an awareness of health and safety in the workplace. Good communication skills are essential as well as a warm and friendly approach and the ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role. To find out more about what you could be part of please look at our website and be inspired by our family stories.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link before the closing date. Please visit our website to find our more, use our email to contact one of our HR team today, or to set up an informal chat about the role - we would love to hear from you!
Closing Date: 18th October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received; therefore, we strongly advise you to apply early
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314.
Why Work for Us?
Our employees work hard every day to make the most of short and precious lives. We are proud to support them with a range of enhanced benefits which include:
- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference
This fantastic opportunity will give you the chance to explore the wonders of the South West, whether you are already located here, you are a returner or looking for a different way of life; the South West offers a high quality of life and great leisure opportunities. These environmental attractions are matched by the excellent reputation of the highly successful Children's Hospice South West (CHSW) as an organisation and local employer.
You may have experience in the following roles: Housekeeper, Domestic Assistant, Cleaning Assistant, Hospitality Assistant, Room Attendant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Cleaning Supervisor, Care Home Housekeeper, Hotel Housekeeper, Cleaner, Residential Cleaner, Laundry Assistant, Facility Cleaner, Office Cleaner, Janitor, Custodian, etc.
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