Job Description

Housekeeper

Location:

Various sheltered schemes and housing offices across Havering

Directorate:

Place, Housing

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

28.8 hours per week (including work outside normal office hours)

Grade: 1 /2

- 28221- 29435 pro rata

About the Role

We're looking for a dedicated and proactive

Housekeeper

to join our Housing Services team. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of our sheltered schemes and housing offices, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

Cleaning internal and external communal areas to a high standard Reporting repairs, incidents, and issues promptly Supporting the team with office cleaning duties Promoting a positive image of the service to the local community
You'll work closely with the Sheltered Scheme Officer and contribute to the delivery of excellent customer service, helping us put our residents first.

About You

You'll be someone who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of creating clean, safe, and pleasant environments for others. You'll be flexible, reliable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.


We're looking for someone who:


Has experience working with the public Can carry out practical cleaning duties and follow health & safety regulations Is approachable and responsive to residents' needs Can handle conflict calmly and professionally Is willing to work outside normal office hours and across multiple locations

Why Choose Havering?

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

- including hybrid and remote arrangements

Generous Annual Leave

- with the option to buy additional days

Professional Development

- commitment to 10 days of learning annually

Health & Wellbeing Support

- including mental health resources

Inclusive Culture

- guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone*

The closing date for the receipt of applications is

10/11/25

however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed .


Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770

Additional Information

We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and community, we'd love to hear from you.


We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .