Job Description

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Position:

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We are looking for a Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team across our College and Arts and Crafts Centre sites. This role is ideal for someone with experience managing cleaning services, a strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to maintaining high standards.



As Head Housekeeper, you will help ensure that all our spaces are clean, safe and welcoming, enabling us to deliver high-quality services and support to people with sight loss and other disabilities.



Salary: 13.02 per hour / 25,727.52 per annum Hours per week: 38 Weeks per year: 52 Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday Contract: Permanent Location: Harrogate and Knaresborough Closing Date: Friday 27th June at 12 Noon

Requirements:

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We are looking for someone with experience working in housekeeping or cleaning, ideally with previous team leadership responsibilities. You should be comfortable managing workloads, monitoring standards and helping your team succeed. A background in a customer-led environment is important, along with good communication skills and a respectful, positive attitude.



Knowledge of hygiene regulations and health and safety is essential. You'll also need to be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs. Familiarity with working to specific standards, such as National Cleaning Standards or CQC, is desirable.



You must be willing to work flexibly and undertake an enhanced DBS check, including the child barring list. An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, specialist communication methods is also helpful.



This role is a great opportunity to lead a valued team and help maintain a safe and pleasant environment for everyone who uses our services.

Other information:

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Henshaws Society for Blind People aims to employ a diverse workforce and is committed to equality of employment and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

Henshaws is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. It is a criminal offence for people barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with that particular group e.g. vulnerable adults, children or both. An Enhanced DBS with barring and reference checks will be sought from the successful candidate.

Henshaws reserves the right to check social media accounts of all successful applicants.

Registered Charity No: 221888