Housekeeper
We are seeking a Housekeeper to support the Operations Manager and the wider teams at our Skyline student residence on Oxford Road, Bournemouth.
Hours of work:
31.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday between 8am and 6pm
About the Role:
Working Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm (with occasional weekend working during peak times) you’ll be working under the direction of the Management Team, to provide a proactive and responsive cleaning service.
As we work in our residents’ living spaces, you’ll need to be a good communicator who always demonstrates professionalism and can ensure discretion and diplomacy when needed, including maintaining confidentiality regards recording sensitive information.
Role Specific Skills and Abilities:
Introduction
Being a member of the Now Student Living team requires an appreciation for the dedication our core vison to be the best choice for our students and our clients, as an innovative industry leader, to inspire them and grow together. Our Vision and Values are fundamental to Here! Student Living’s ultimate mission to provide a safe and welcoming environment for our residents, colleagues and visitors.
Vision and Values
At Now Student Living, we stand for core brand values of Community, Accessibility and Sustainability. Three pillars that inspire our brand name through everything we do.
Our Residence Teams help shape and contribute to our community, giving back in the most environmentally friendly way, whilst being on hand with 1-2-1 support with your studies, accommodation maintenance or something more personal.
We never over promise and under deliver. We believe, however, that we consistently offer excellent services, and are proud of our service levels and our staff who deliver those services.
We want people to join our team who have the necessary expertise in their specialised area, and who share our commitment and passion for delivering consistently good quality services.
Key Accountabilities
- Responsible for cleaning all internal communal areas of the buildings including all hallways, stairwells, common room, laundrette and management suite.
- To clean designated student flats on a weekly basis including bedrooms, kitchens and internal hallways.
- To clean flats as and when required. This will include a deep clean of bedroom and kitchens.
- To ensure the security of the properties at all times. Reporting any security or maintenance issues immediately including any repairs.
- To dispose of all rubbish immediately upon collection disposing in the correct allocated bins provided.
- To regularly inspect and check all cupboards on site. To make sure they are clean, organised and well stocked. Making sure all cleaning materials are stored correctly and that all COSHH products are locked away in the suitable cupboard.
- To be responsible for clear and safe pedestrian access at all times including the immediate removal of rubbish and spillages upon notification.
- To carry out regular external cleaning including the removal of graffiti immediately upon discovery.
- To carry out any window cleaning as directed by the Management Team.
- To be fully knowledgeable on fire evacuation procedure and to assist where required to evacuate the building where appropriate.
- To adhere to Health and Safety Procedures at all times.
- To attend such training as required by the Management Team.
- To carry out any other duties associated with the post as required by the Management Team.
Experience Required:
- A highly motivated individual who pays attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of Health & Safety legislation.
- Results orientated, takes ownership of responsibilities and displays pride in work carried out.
- Able to work to instruction and also to use own initiative to solve problems.
- Previous experience of cleaning in a hospitality environment
If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you !
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Cleaning: 2 years (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person