We are looking for a temporary, flexible staff member in our housekeeping dept. Experience of working in an educational facility, hotels and B&Bs is welcomed. Excellent cleaning skills and attention to detail – an absolute. This vacancy will be term-time only, fitting with The College of the Resurrection’s timetable (similar to university). Working pattern: Monday – Friday, hours of work – negotiable, ideally 9am-1pm.
Job Summary
Day-to-day responsibility for the cleaning and care of the Community and College of the Resurrection and its contents.
There could be occasions where you may be required to perform other duties or tasks outside of your defined role to support other departments/team members; this will be by reasonable request only.
Key Result Areas
The post holder shall:
- Carry out cleaning and day-to-day care of College buildings and guest rooms.
- Assist with the cleaning of offices, classrooms and public areas throughout the Community and College.
- Replenish stock.
- Be vigilant at all times as to the presence and the condition of all the contents of the College and report immediately to the Housekeeper any items missing, damaged or showing any signs of deterioration or in need of specialist treatment.
- Working as a team with the other cleaners to follow a cleaning programme and help with the efficient running of housekeeping routines.
- Ensure that storage areas are regularly cleaned and kept tidy.
- Ensure that cleaning equipment is maintained in good working order.
- Vacuum and clean all the floor areas used by the public and to dust all flat surfaces as necessary to maintain a well-cared-for appearance to show rooms.
- Take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions at work.
Knowledge:
- General housekeeping and knowledge of cleaning techniques.
- Computer literate (willing to undertake training on the computerised booking system).
Skills:
- General knowledge of cleaning methods and materials.
- Work in a methodical manner.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work alone and on their own initiative.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to empathise, maintain professionalism, and display patience and politeness within a sometimes pressurised environment.
- A conscientious, flexible and ‘can do’ working style and attitude.
- Safeguarding;
The Community of the Resurrection operates under the Safeguarding rules and regulations applicable to the Church of England.
The Community of the Resurrection is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All postholders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and will be required to undertake the appropriate level of safeguarding training applicable to the role applied for.
Our safeguarding policy can be accessed on our website
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including identity and right-to-work verification, and two suitable references.
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