Wellington and District
HOUSEKEEPER
£12.74/hour
15 hours a week plus additional hours
for void and deep cleans (days and times to be agreed with the successful candidate)
We are looking
for a Housekeeper to join our friendly and professional team to provide a high
standard of cleaning in our housing and communal areas. The role includes
cleaning communal areas and office spaces, carrying out deep cleans of
vacated units, and undertaking scheduled routine deep cleans in shared
properties. Working under our Senior Housing Officer, you’ll play an important part in ensuring that both residents and
staff have a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
YOU WILL:
Carry
out routine cleaning in our shared supported housing properties
Undertake
general cleaning of communal areas in our supported and move-on buildings
Work
with other housing staff to ensure fast, high quality turnarounds of void
properties
Undertake
monthly, quarterly and annual deep cleans of shared properties.
Assist
housing and support teams to deliver ad-hoc cleaning-based life skills sessions
to residents where necessary
QUALIFICATIONS
AND SKILLS
Previous cleaning/housekeeping experience in residential, supported housing, commercial, or care environment is essential
Understanding of COSHH requirements
Strong
communication and interpersonal skills with a sense of humour, patience, and
confidence.
Ability
to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and
adaptability.
Understanding
of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
A
common sense approach.
Full
UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance for travel
between sites.
All successful
applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to starting with a
satisfactory outcome
CLOSING DATE –10am Tuesday 4 November 2025
INTERVIEWS - Friday 7 November 2025
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS ARE LINKED IN THE BLUE TEXT BELOW.
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NOTES FOR APPLICANTS:
You may not be able to complete the application form on a phone or tablet. We recommend using a PC or laptop.
CVs will not be accepted - applications must be done on our application form.
Late applications will not be accepted.
All posts are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check paid for by YMCA Wellington.
We recruit directly and will not consider applications from employment agencies.
We pay the Real Living Wage set by the Real Living Wage Foundation as our minimum.