Housekeeper

Eastbourne, United Kingdom

Temporary

TECE

Entry Level

Housekeeper – Eastbourne
Hours: ad-hoc, including weekends and Bank Holidays. Meets national minimum wage.

We offer Career development opportunities, team support, Employee Assist Programme – plus more.

Working as part of a team of cleaning/housekeeping staff involved in the day-to-day delivery of the cleaning service of the centre to ensure the delivery of a first-class cleaning service for the centre.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure that the cleaning services are delivered to meet high standards such that students and staff can enjoy clean and hygienic surroundings.
That all the chemical and products for cleaning are stored and used according to the manufacturer’s instructions and directions.
Ensure a safe working environment and minimise a risk of accident and injury of themselves and users of the areas cleaned.
Ensure the classrooms, residences and offices cleaning service following all the procedures and standards.
Bed changes and room organisation, including strip and clean beds in west wing, east wing and almond wing

Qualifications, Skills and Core Competencies

COSHH awareness

Knowledge and Experience

Experience in a similar role

Skills and Attributes

Good timekeeping and organisational skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Self-motivated and proactive

Please Note:
The successful candidate must be able to work in the UK.
Twin is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a standard or an enhanced disclosure via the DBS, depending on the role itself.

All gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily.
Proof of identity and qualifications will be required.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a one-hour on-line safeguarding training prior to commencing employment.

We are dedicated to ensuring that all job applicants and members of staff are treated equally, without discrimination on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability, or age.

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Disabled applicants should indicate in the Equality of Opportunity section of the application form if they wish their application to be given consideration under the Disability Confident scheme. 
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We ask all applicants if they want to be considered under this scheme.  By opting-in to this scheme, you are disclosing that you have a disability solely for the purpose of the interview guarantee and we will not assume nor infer that you wish to disclose or record your disability in any other way – including any reasonable adjustments you may need if you are employed.

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Textphone: 0800 121 7579

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