Job Role
House Keeper required to work 21 hours per week (flexible hours) at site located in the fishponds area of Bristol. This is a designated Approved Premises (AP) for up to 26 women, supported by a specially trained all-women workforce! Residents are women either returning to the community after serving time in prison or who have been given a residential requirement as part of a community sentence.
We're currently looking for a Housekeeper to join our established team, to provide specialist cleaning and maintenance services. You'll create a clean, healthy, and safe environment for all residents, employees and visitors. We will need your excellent organisation skills and attention to detail as you keep all supplies stocked and manage any deliveries. You'll also ensure any health and safety risks are identified and reported to our Manager on duty.
This is a rewarding opportunity that will allow you to provide support to our Approved Premises staff who and to encourage our residents back into the community with the skills and confidence they need.
Key Responsibilities
- Performance of specialist and general cleaning tasks to prescribed standards and in accordance with the work schedule, either on an individual basis or as part of a team.
- Ensure that all health and safety risks are identified and report any accidents, trips, spills, hazards or near misses to the Manager.
- Have a full understanding of heavy-duty cleaning equipment and procedures, their use and maintenance.
- Ensure all equipment and machinery used are cleaned regularly and securely stored along with materials.
- Wear protective clothing in line with policy and use approved safe methods and techniques when lifting and handling.
In return for your dedication, knowledge, and commitment, we offer a competitive salary (based on 21 hrs per week) of £12,600 - £13,938 per annum (dependent on experience), with these great benefits:
- 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) + Birthday Day off (with the opportunity to buy additional days)
- 2 Volunteer Days
- Pension - 5% Employee 5% Employer
- Healthcare Cash Plan, incl. 3 x salary life assurance
- Annual salary review in line with the national average
- Refer a friend scheme
- Free access to Benefit Hub - an online portal with access to a wide range of retail discounts, cycle to work scheme, and additional voluntary benefits
Location: Bristol, BS16 Fishponds/Blackberry Hill area
Hours: Part time - working 21 hours per week. Hours are flexible, term time working will also be considered where necessary.
Contract: Permanent
Due to the gender-specific nature of this role, applications can only be accepted by women candidates. Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010.
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