Housekeeper (Ullenwood)

Job description

National Star’s housekeeping team has play a critical role in keeping young people with complex disabilities safe and well.

Working as part of the friendly Site Services and residential teams, our housekeepers/cleaners are instrumental in maintaining the cleanliness of their allocated areas, always following our infection control guidelines.

If you’re someone who has attention to detail and wants to feel valued in your important housekeeping role then apply today. Although you’ll be more than capable of working independently your role will bring you into contact with a range of people within the organisation, including students, residents and staff.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Following daily, weekly and termly checklists of cleaning duties, including periodic deep cleans to promote a high standard of cleanliness.

Cleaning student residences including bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, kitchens/kitchenettes, windows and communal and staff areas

Ensuring accidental spillages and hazards are dealt with appropriately in line with health and safety policies

Ensuring soap and hand sanitiser dispensers are stocked and in good working order

Have a working knowledge of how to adhere to the safe handling of substances, adhering to COSSH procedures.

There is plenty of free parking on site at Ullenwood but don’t worry if you cannot drive or do not have access to a car. National Star runs a free staff minibus operating across Cheltenham and Gloucester.

We would welcome applications from people who have had experience of working as a housekeeper/cleaner in a previous role.

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About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

How we will reward you

Our Golden Hello

It’s motivating to feel valued at work. That’s why all new staff will receive a ‘Golden Hello’ up to the value of £250 for full-time staff (pro-rata for part-time employees) upon successful completion of their probation.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme - theory and practical

Staff minibus from Cheltenham and Gloucester to our Ullenwood site Monday to Friday.

Award-winning training

Use of fitness suite and swimming pool and staff clubs.

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more