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 Housekeeping Assistant to join our friendly Facilities team in the afternoons. This role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and enjoys working in a supportive environment. You will help keep our spaces safe and welcoming for students, staff and visitors by carrying out daily cleaning, laundry and other housekeeping tasks.


Your work will make a real difference to the lives of the people we support, helping us create environments that reflect the care and quality that define Henshaws.

Salary

: 12.38 per hour or 12,875.20 per annum

Hours per week:

20

Weeks per year:

52

Annual leave:

5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday

Contract

: Permanent

Working pattern:

Monday to Friday, 12.30pm to 4.30pm

Location:

Henshaws Specialist College in Starbeck and Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough

Closing date:

19 January 2026 at 12 noon

Requirements:

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Our Values

At Henshaws, our values guide everything we do:

Ambition

- You will help us continuously strive to do more and do better by maintaining high standards and supporting improvements in our facilities.

Respect

- You will act with integrity and treat everyone with courtesy, ensuring our spaces reflect the dignity of those who use them.

Empowerment

- By creating safe and clean environments, you enable students and artmakers to thrive and focus on their independence and learning.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who:



Has experience of working in a customer-focused environment and can maintain a high level of cleanliness in all areas Is self-motivated, able to work on their own initiative and prioritise tasks effectively Has good communication skills and a respectful, sensitive attitude towards the people we support Holds a Level 2 cleaning or infection control qualification or has relevant experience Is flexible and willing to work across both sites as needed Understands health and safety and infection control practices (training will be provided)

Special conditions:

Enhanced DBS check with child barring is required - paid for by Henshaws The role involves walking between areas and occasional lone working A flexible approach to working hours is essential

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