Job Description

STAYING PUT - proud to provide vital support & services to the men, women & children of Bradford who are survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence. We help people have better lives - and you can too.

Are you an experienced cleaner or housekeeper, looking for a new challenge where you can make a difference to the lives of those affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence?

We are looking for a Housekeeper to work across our refuges and portfolio of dispersed properties in Keighley and Bradford, supporting the Accommodation Team and creating a welcoming environment for our clients.

About the role - Bradford based

As the Accommodation Housekeeper, you will work across the accommodation service, under the support and guidance of the Housing & Maintenance Team Lead. You will support the team in providing the best possible experience to individuals and families staying in our temporary accommodation as a result of becoming homeless due to Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.

As well as maintaining professional high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, you will be efficient in turning around units for re-let in good time. As a Housekeeper, you will also have broader duties of ensuring the accommodation and communal spaces are comfortable, warm and welcoming. You will work with the Housing & Maintenance team to support the Health & Safety checks and reporting of repairs and safety hazards to ensure the buildings are safe and fit for purpose. You will also have responsibility for maintaining inventory and ordering cleaning materials and replenishing stock as needed.

Part time, 25 hours per week, over 4 or 5 days Monday to Friday. 25,307 FTE per annum, 12.97 per hour. Bradford based.

About you

You will have experience of cleaning in a professional capacity, ideally on site in organisations that support children and/or vulnerable adults. You will have excellent communication skills and have a professional and friendly approach. You will be able to work on you own initiative, demonstrate resilience and be able to work under pressure to achieve positive outcomes for our clients. You will be non-judgmental and be able to demonstrate a commitment to equal opportunities. This post involves primarily working across two sites in the Bradford area, and multiple sites as needed within the Bradford District.

Women only -

Due to the nature of our refuges being for women only, we can only accept applications from women under schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010

About us

With over 23 years solid experience of helping survivors of domestic abuse,

Staying Put

are part of an exciting and innovative, multi-agency partnership working together with Family Action and Women Centre, to develop a 'one system approach' to families affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.

We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our expanding team.

Be part of an organisation that makes a difference and where 85% of colleagues agree or strongly agree they feel valued.

We want to be a great place to work so have attractive benefits;

30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata) Employee Assistance Programme Enhanced maternity pay after 1 year Healthcare scheme after probation Employee discount scheme & wellbeing platform Free on-site parking at most sites

Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 26th November

Application Information

To find out more and apply for this exciting role please visit our website

https://stayingput.org.uk/accommodation-housekeeper/

(You may need to copy and paste the URL into a new webpage)

Here you can download the job description and application form. Please submit completed applications to the address on the form.

CVs will not be accepted

nor will applications through the "apply" button in Indeed.

Previous applicants need not apply.

We expect a high volume of applications so unfortunately, we will not be able to respond to all applications individually. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.97 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person