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Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Housekeeper (Female) to join a charitable organisation on a permanent basis. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across their services in Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Permanent positions offering 25 hours per week.
Main Duties
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Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in communal areas and resident rooms, including changing bed linen and making beds
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Clean office spaces, including emptying bins, vacuuming, and dusting
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Report any damage, faults, or health and safety concerns to the Service Manager
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Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and economically in accordance with COSHH and manufacturer instructions
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Support and empower residents to maintain communal areas
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Monitor and record fridge and water temperatures, reporting concerns
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Undertake deep cleaning tasks such as shampooing carpets, washing curtains, and cleaning behind furniture and appliances
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Maintain confidentiality of residents and the service
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Follow safeguarding, lone working, and diversity policies
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Participate in team meetings, training, and other organisational activities
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Travel between sites as required, with use of own car
Essential Criteria
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Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)
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Clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance
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Experience of cleaning and knowledge of safe working practices
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Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to equality, anti-oppressive practice, and empowerment of vulnerable people
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Organisational skills with ability to prioritise and work independently or as part of a team
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Good general health suitable for manual work
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of working with a diverse range of people
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Understanding of the principles of domestic abuse support services
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Ability to work flexibly, including some unsocial hours
Hours vary by location: Portsmouth and Southampton services operate 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday, while the Hampshire service operates 9:30am – 5:30pm Monday – Thursday and 9:30am – 5pm on Friday.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
