Housekeeping Assistant

Job Title: Housekeeping Assistant
Location: Meldreth, Nr. Royston, Cambridgeshire/Hertfordshire border
Salary: £11.72 - £11.93 ph, £24,377.60 - £24,814.40 per annum (linked to competency and experience)
Hours: permanent, 40 hours per week, 52-weeks a year

We are currently seeking a housekeeping assistant / cleaner to join a specialist education, care and therapeutic support for children and young people who have severe, profound and multiple learning difficulties resulting in complex learning needs based in Meldreth.

The role:

• Dusting and polishing
• Maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas
• Vacuuming and washing floors
• Tidying up rooms
• Monitoring cleaning supplies and ordering more as and when needed
• Reporting any necessary repairs
• Keeping bathrooms stocked and clean
• Emptying bins and disposing of waste

Experience /Qualifications:

• Experience of using equipment and materials in situations where care is needed to prevent harm to others
• Understanding of key aspects of Health and Safety legislation for cleaning
• Experience of cleaning a variety of surfaces.
• High standards, attention to detail, reliability and a positive work ethic.
• Experience and/or knowledge of disability and disability issues would be an advantage
• Positive and proactive demeanour

Benefits:

• Opportunities for meaningful career development
• Fully funded training and qualifications
• Life assurance
• Pension plan
• Perk Box- offering high street discounts
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Car lease scheme