Housekeeper

Description

18.5 hours Permanent Post – Westmeads – Extra Care Scheme, Royston Barnsley

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, positive and organised individual to join our dedicated team as a Housekeeper at Westmeads, our Extra Care Service in Barnsley.

We’re looking for somebody who loves older people, who is friendly and approachable, whilst having a passion for housekeeping and takes pride in providing a clean, safe and well-presented environment.

For our perfect candidate, we are offering a great package of benefits, working in a caring and friendly team.

Some of SYHA’s benefits:

* Starting salary of £20,125 per annum, pro rata

* Working Hours: Part time – 18.5 hours per week Monday to Friday

* Generous holiday entitlement – 27 days annual leave, statutory bank holidays, plus an additional 4 SYHA days (all Pro Rata)

* Flexible working options – shift times negotiable

* Excellent benefits including SYHA Rewards – employee discount scheme, which offers cash back and shopping discounts

* Westfield Health (employer paid)

* Pension Contribution

* Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you

More about the role

In this role you will:

* Monitor and maintain the cleanliness of the communal areas of Westmeads, ensuring a clean, comfortable & safe environment for all.

* Maintaining stock control.

* Work in accordance with and maintain an understanding of health and safety procedures.

* be approachable and encouraging with customers.

Who you are:

You will be someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate about Housekeeping. During your working day you will come into contact with Westmeads customers and experience of working with vulnerable and older people is desirable.

The successful candidate would need to:

* Have previous experience of cleaning and housekeeping

* Have knowledge and experience of cleaning products, COSHH and colour coding

* Be able to spot potential risks or hazards, whilst working to eliminate these to a reasonable level.

* Be kind, compassionate and resilient.

* Be proactive, organised, honest and accountable.

* Have great organisational and observational skills

For the purposes of the Rehabilitation of Offenders this role is an excluded job.

Who we are:

At South Yorkshire Housing Association, our purpose is for our customers to settle at home, live well and realise their potential.

Feeling settled and living well means different things to the people and families that live across South Yorkshire. So, we work with people in different ways – from our extra-care housing, to providing services and opportunities that individuals can access in their home, workplace and community, to creating houses for affordable rent.

Our employees enable us to create the best services, support, and experiences for our customers. We believe that difference makes us better, and that our services are made stronger by having a diverse workforce. We encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Please note that we may remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. Please apply at your earliest convenience.

Closing Date: Sunday 24th September 2023, midnight

Interview Date: Thursday 28th & Friday 29th September 2023