housekeeper Kendal, England
Job description
An opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper to join Appletree in Natland which is a Residential Special School with 12 beds for children aged 6 - 12 years. The successful applicant will work 39 hours per week for a starting salary of £10.42 per hour. The working hours are preferably 8am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am to 3pm on Fridays.
The Role
Your main duties and responsibilities as a Housekeeper will include, but will not be limited to:
- Ensure high standards of cleanliness in all areas.
- Assist the Catering Manager with catering tasks when needed.
- Assist in the maintenance of standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the house and the maintenance of fabric, furniture and equipment.
- Ensure cleaning supplies are maintained and report any damages to the Maintenance Manager.
- Inform your Manager of any special cleaning matters.
- Create a pleasant, warming and caring environment.
- Develop and maintain good relationships with the children.
- Encourage the children to respect themselves and others and to build a feeling of ownership and community within the home.
- Comply with the requirements of Appletree Treatment Centre and related legislation concerning children.
- Have responsibility for the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children.
Health & Safety:
- Make certain that chemicals/equipment are used and stored correctly and safety procedures adhered to at all times.
- Understanding and ensuring the implementation of the Home’s Health and Safety and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
- Reporting to the Facilities Manager, or the Maintenance person, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
- Promoting safe working practice in the home.
Training related specifically to working with us will be provided.
For more information, an application form and a full job description please see our website: https://www.appletreetreatmentcentre.co.uk
For an informal chat please contact Christine Warren on 01539 739681.
Everyone within Appletree Treatment Centre has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and for ensuring that they are protected from harm. We carry out the appropriate vetting and verifications on all staff and this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We might conduct an online search as part of due diligence checks in the recruitment process. As this position is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 no convictions or cautions are protected and will not be filtered from an enhanced DBS Certificate. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42-£11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
