As a Relief Housekeeper in our service, you will support the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for the people who live here. Working flexibly to cover shifts when needed, including staff absences and annual leave, you will help ensure the service continues to run smoothly. You will be flexible and willing to work on an as-and-when-required basis, as well as attend training when needed.
What your day will look like
1. Cleaning bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas
2. Supporting laundry duties including washing and organising linen
3. Replenishing cleaning materials and supplies
4. Following infection prevention and control procedures
5. Using cleaning equipment safely and effectively
6. Reporting maintenance or safety concerns
7. Supporting housekeeping cover when required
8. Helping maintain a welcoming environment
About you
You will be reliable and able to adapt quickly when supporting different shifts. You will be comfortable following cleaning routines and maintaining high standards within the service.
Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided. Basic IT skills are required for completing mandatory training. You must be a member of the PVG Scheme or willing to join.
What you will gain
9. Flexible working opportunities
10. Full induction and training
11. Ongoing learning and development opportunities
If you are looking for flexible work where your role helps maintain a clean and welcoming service, apply now.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As we do our work in Christ’s name you must be respectful of our Christian Ethos and be able to work within it.
This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to be registered with SSSC and it is your professional responsibility to ensure that you meet the standards and criteria for registration.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
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