Refuge Housekeeper – Portsmouth

*This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation, the work we do to support those affected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.

Main purpose and scope of the job

• Contributing to the efficient day-to-day operation of the project by ensuring that a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in the refuge.
• Using cleaning materials appropriately, as instructed and economically; to inform Service Manager when stocks are low.
• Cleaning resident’s rooms when they have vacated the property, including changing bed linen and making beds.
• Checking if anything has been damaged or is not working properly and report this immediately to the relevant staff member.
• Using only approved cleaning materials and in accordance with manufacturers printed instructions and COSHH regulations. Chemicals should never be mixed with other chemicals.

Available Posts:

Portsmouth:
Reference Number: STOPDA946
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 20 hours to be discussed (Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm)

Applying for this post

Please download and complete the job pack, equalities monitoring form and job application form listed at the top of this page.

You can apply by:

• Submitting your application and equal opportunities forms via the online form below
• Emailing your completed application and equal opportunities forms to: humanresources@stopdomesticabuse.uk
• Posting your application and equal opportunities forms to: FAO: Human Resources, Stop Domestic Abuse, PO Box 53, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 1UA

There is no closing date for this post, we will keep the vacancy open until we have successfully appointed to the role. Once your application has been reviewed we will contact you to let you know if you have been shortlisted for an interview.

We particularly welcome applicants from BAMER communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation.

Appointment will be on merit alone.

We will recruit the first suitable applicants, so apply early as we may close applications earlier.

An enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) disclosure will be required for this role.