Housekeeper - Part time, Southampton

Employment Details

Hours: 20 per week (shifts between Monday-Sunday available)

Seasonal contract ASAP to October

Benefits

• Health Cash plan
• Employer pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 30 days
• Additional leave to purchase
• 50% discount on nursery fees
• Day camps discounts: 1 week free and 1 week at 50% per child per annum
• Campsite and activities discounts at YMCA Fairthorne Manor
• 30% discount on food
• Wellbeing assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Job Purpose

This post is to provide cleaning services to an agreed specification. This will include changeovers of the residential accommodation, cleaning of public areas, floors, walls (up to 2m in height), fixtures & fittings. Some laundry duties will also be included.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning tasks with minimal supervision in accordance with cleaning specification
• Immediately report defects or problems to the Manager
• Comply with company health and safety policy including regulations in the safe handling and storage of cleaning materials (training will be given)
• Communicate between shifts to ensure customers receive the best possible service
• Liaise with customers and ensure matters are followed up
• Undertake training and professional development

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in related subject, or relevant experience and willingness to train
• Basic knowledge of health and safety

Personal Attributes

• Able to work with minimal supervision to a strict timetable
• Takes pride in a job well done
• Ability to communicate effectively as part of a team
• Remains focused in a busy environment
• Able to adapt to changing priorities

Charity Context

We believe that everybody should have the opportunity to lead happy, healthy lives. YMCA Fairthorne Group (YMCA) is a community-based charity that brings people of all backgrounds and abilities together in YMCA places to identify and deliver effective programmes that meet their needs.

We work across Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, from 30 venues, providing programmes to over 40,000 people every year. Programmes include multiple early years settings, Daycamps, community activities, the annual national Young Carers Festival, and supportive housing for young people and families experiencing homelessness.

Disclosure and Equal Opportunity

Successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are an equal opportunities charity with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion in the workplace. A copy of this policy will be made available on request.