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Salary range: £23,500 - £24,294 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £12,701 - £13,130 per annum)
Work location: Aspen House, Aston
Hours per week: 20 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a criminal records check
Closing date: Sunday 14th April 2024
Interview date: Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted. If you are successful for an interview, you will be contacted directly to discuss further.
We are looking for a Housekeeper to work in Aspen house on a Permanent basis, starting as soon as possible.
About us
An Assessment Centre provides temporary accommodation for children and young adults in a home-style environment. You will have daily contact with children and staff. The purpose of the role is to provide daily general cleaning, laundry, and housekeeping tasks. The centres comprise living accommodation for both staff and children including a large family kitchen and multiple bedrooms with en-suite facilities. There is also a large living room, games room, Art room and staff office.
Oxfordshire County Council have a strong and dedicated cleaning team County Wide, covering a diverse and interesting range of premises. Our area Management team will offer you full support and guidance throughout your employment.
About the role
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Housekeeper to carry out cleaning and housekeeping tasks- schedule will be provided.
A suggested work pattern is from 9am to 1pm (Mon-Fri) but this will be discussed at interview.
About you
We are looking for reliable, friendly and flexible staff to work at various locations in Oxfordshire.
You will be part of a growing team with all the benefits for working for a local authority. There are many opportunities to further your career within the cleaning team and the wider Soft Facilities Management team as you develop within our team.
Rewards and benefits
- Culture of flexible working
- Technology to support agile working where role permits
- Up to 31 day’s holiday pro-rata p.a. plus bank holidays
- Option to ‘buy’ additional holiday
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
- Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer’s contribution of up to 19.9%
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
- Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sam Richardson, Area Cleaning Manager, 07783878987, Sam.Richardson@Oxfordshire.gov.uk
Application Procedure
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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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