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Job Title: Housekeeping & Facilities Assistant
Location: Bromley, Greater London
Salary: £26,668.20
Job Type: Permanent/ Full Time
About Us:
The Charity has more than 250 older people living in alms house accommodation on two sites in Blackheath and Beckenham, and in our Care Home. At The Charity we are committed to providing services that support our residents to live independent and healthy lives. As well as independent living our Blackheath site is also home to The Charity's Care Home. As part of the Operations team, you will be committed to challenging ageism, promoting healthy ageing, and combatting loneliness while promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within communities. You will be comfortable with using technology to deliver consistent, equitable, and sustainable services always across the charity. You will be a role model for our values and committed to a purposeful, responsible community that is a great place to live and work.
About the role:
This role is based full-time at Ralph Perring Court (RPC), our Beckenham site, and is responsible for all internal communal area cleaning and maintenance as well as ensuring the external areas are cleaned and maintained in a tidy, presentable manner. In addition, the role is responsible for safely moving, arranging, and setting up furniture, equipment, and other items as directed. This role aids and supports other Operations teams to help with the smooth running of functions and events.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure all communal areas (such as hallways, stairwells, lobbies, kitchens, bathrooms, and other shared spaces) are cleaned thoroughly and maintained to a high standard.
- To undertake planned and reactive internal and external cleaning services, including toilets, jet-washing floors, bins, and bin areas, in line with methods and standards specified in the The Charity's Housekeeping Manual and to complete periodic cleaning schedules.
- To support the setting up and clearing down of RPC events.
- Empty and dispose of waste bins in communal areas, ensuring proper segregation of recyclables and non-recyclables, handling and processing all waste, including clinical waste in line with policy and legislation.
- To service and ensure the guest flats are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
- To maintain storage areas in good order, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and safe when unattended.
- To assist and support other managers in the Operations and Resident Services team with similar activities to those named above (clearing up, moving goods and items, etc).
- To maintain effective and appropriate communication with residents, colleagues, and the supervisory team to ensure the smooth running of The Charity.
- Use appropriate tools and equipment to move heavy or bulky items to designated locations.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, using appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
General responsibilities:
- To own, be accountable for and take pride in delivering the duties and responsibilities set out in this job description.
- Report any maintenance issues, damage, or hazards in communal areas to the appropriate team or supervisor.
- Always respond positively to all enquiries, role modelling compassion and respect in all aspects of the college.
- To be familiar with The Charity's Policies and Procedures, to ensure compliance and understanding and safe practice.
- During your shift, to be aware of your own Health and Safety obligations and those to other staff and residents in your area and comply with policies put in place.
- To attend all training as required and keep personal, mandatory and legislative training up to date.
- To maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times in line with policy.
- To attend and participate in staff meetings and partake in Charity supervisions and appraisals.
About you:
- Proven experience in cleaning or janitorial work is preferred, especially in communal or public spaces.
- Ability to lift and move heavy items in line with health & safety regulations
- Knowledge of safe handling and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Physical stamina to carry out cleaning and other tasks, including bending, lifting, and standing for long periods.
- Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively with other team members.
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