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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.

IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY DOWNLOADING THEM PLEASE EMAIL ENQUIRIES@YMCAWELLINGTON.CO.UK QUOTING HK01 TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION PACK.


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.


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