Fixed term contract 6 months
Rustington BN16, UK
Most of us grow up with 5 senses and can’t imagine what it’s like to lose any one of those.
For some ex-service people, this is their reality. Suddenly their whole way of life is changed, even walking to the shops becomes a huge task.
Fortunately, Blind Veterans are here to help rebuild their lives. But they can’t do it alone.
This is where you come in.
You’ll take on a daily cleaning routine, getting involved in deep cleaning tasks in all rooms and public areas within the centre. You’ll manage laundry, clean and set up function rooms and dispose of waste and recycling. You’ll need to understand COSHH, infection control and manual handling practices.
You’ll have a shared responsibility with your colleagues to ensure the Centre of Wellbeing remains safe, secure and clean. You’ll also need to keep up with some paperwork to help everyone stay on the same page.
It will be an added bonus if you have any emergency first aid skills.
This is a part time role however we would consider either part time 1 X 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) or 2 X 0.4 FTE (15 hours per week).
We offer:
– Salary of £18,242.63 (£22,803.28 per annum FTE)
– Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
– Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
– Healthcare cash plan
– Access to legal services and mental health support
– Employee assistance programme
– Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
– Home working allowance
– Professional and personal development
– Enhanced pay
Blind Veterans UK helps vision-impaired ex-service people of every generation rebuild their lives after sight loss. We help blind ex-service people lead independent and fulfilling lives by supporting them with our in-depth expertise, experience and a full range of services.
This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks.
We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK. We are unable to provide any type of Visa sponsorship.
We embrace diversity and welcome applicants from people with a disability and from all backgrounds and cultures.
The current closing date is 3 December 2024; however, we may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
So, if you want to join us as a Housekeeper, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
