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Cleaner / Housekeeper (Supported Housing) - SE London - £24.3k + excellent benefits

This is an opportunity for an experienced Cleaner / Housekeeper to work for a leading housing and supported living organisation for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Domestic Cleaner to contribute to the high standards of premium housing and supported living services for vulnerable adults who suffer from mental health and living in a supported housing environment. You will have relevant hands on experience and qualifications with an ethos of continuous improvement to achieve exceptional high standards.

SALARY ETC:

* £24,300, reviewed to £25,515 after probation, + excellent benefits such as enhanced holidays, academic support and career progression, good pension scheme, referral scheme, employee support programme etc.

* This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week

* Monday to Friday, working from 7:30am to 4:00pm.

* SE London

* Permanent, full-time

REQUIREMENTS:

* Must have full right to work in the UK (unable to offer sponsorship).

* Previous experience in a similar environment, such as a 4/5* Hotel, Luxury Care Home, Private Hospital, or similar.

* 3+ years experience working in high standard residential/domestic settings such as 4/5 * hotels, private care homes, luxury residential care homes, etc.

* To have an understanding of health and safety issues, i.e. COSHH, manual handling and cross infection, as well as an understanding of social legislation i.e. 1983 Mental Health Act.

* Strong command of the English language - both written and verbal.

* Good computer skills and digital dexterity.

* Self-motivated and able to use own initiative to find solutions.

* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines, as well as the ability to prioritise a varied workload.

* Warm and friendly demeanour with a positive and open-minded attitude.

* A genuine desire to want to make a difference and help disadvantaged individuals to have meaningful and purposeful lives.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

* To clean all accommodation / rooms, and offices, including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment.

* To clean sanitary and other equipment, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestations.

* To deal with waste bags including clinical waste.

* To work in accommodation with the Accommodation Manager in maintaining standards of hygiene and cleanliness within the supported accommodation.

* To work to the identified and agreed cleaning schedules, without intruding on tenant's preferences