Housekeeper

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Housekeeper (Female) to join a charitable organisation on a permanent basis. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across their services in Hampshire and Portsmouth.
Permanent positions offering 25 hours per week.

Main Duties

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in communal areas and resident rooms, including changing bed linen and making beds

• Clean office spaces, including emptying bins, vacuuming, and dusting

• Report any damage, faults, or health and safety concerns to the Service Manager

• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and economically in accordance with COSHH and manufacturer instructions

• Support and empower residents to maintain communal areas

• Monitor and record fridge and water temperatures, reporting concerns

• Undertake deep cleaning tasks such as shampooing carpets, washing curtains, and cleaning behind furniture and appliances

• Maintain confidentiality of residents and the service

• Follow safeguarding, lone working, and diversity policies

• Participate in team meetings, training, and other organisational activities

• Travel between sites as required, with use of own car

Essential Criteria

• Female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010)

• Clean driving licence and access to a car with business insurance

• Experience of cleaning and knowledge of safe working practices

• Understanding of confidentiality and commitment to equality, anti-oppressive practice, and empowerment of vulnerable people

• Organisational skills with ability to prioritise and work independently or as part of a team

• Good general health suitable for manual work

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working with a diverse range of people

• Understanding of the principles of domestic abuse support services

• Ability to work flexibly, including some unsocial hours

Hours vary by location: Portsmouth and Southampton services operate 9am 5pm Monday Friday, while the Hampshire service operates 9:30am 5:30pm Monday Thursday and 9:30am 5pm on Friday.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.