Cleaner / Housekeeper (Supported Housing) - SE London - -24.3k to -25.3k + excellent benefits

This is an opportunity for an experienced Cleaner / Housekeeper to work for a leading housing and supported living organisation for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Domestic Cleaner to contribute to the high standards of premium housing and supported living services for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. You will have relevant hands on experience and qualifications with an ethos of continuous improvement to achieve exceptional high standards.

SALARY ETC:

• -24,300, reviewed to -25,515 after probation, + excellent benefits such as enhanced holidays, academic support and career progression, good pension scheme, referral scheme, employee support programme etc.
• This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week
• Monday to Friday, working from 7:30am to 4:00pm.
• SE London (Catford)
• Permanent, full-time

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have full right to work in the UK (unable to offer sponsorship).
• Previous experience in a similar environment, such as a 4/5* Hotel, Luxury Care Home, Private Hospital, or similar.
• 3+ years experience working in high standard residential/domestic settings such as 4/5 * hotels, private care homes, luxury residential care homes, etc.
• To have an understanding of health and safety issues, i.e. COSHH, manual handling and cross infection, as well as an understanding of social legislation i.e. 1983 Mental Health Act.
• Strong command of the English language - both written and verbal.
• Good computer skills and digital dexterity.
• Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, as well as the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude.
• A genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have meaningful and purposeful lives.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• To clean all accommodation / rooms, and offices, including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.
• To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestations.
• To deal with waste bags including clinical waste.
• To work in accommodation with the Accommodation Manager in maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the supported accommodation.
• To work to the identified and agreed cleaning schedules, without intruding on tenant''s preferences.