About Hobbs Field:

Hobbs Field is a residential setting for 14 adults with a learning disability and or autistic spectrum disorders. The service is made up of two detached houses situated in a residential area of Horsham.

The properties have level access throughout and adapted communal bath and shower rooms. The houses are linked by a shared patio area and surrounded by a large garden area.

About The Job

Salary: £18, per annum (£5, per annum, pro rata)
Working Pattern: Part-time (12 hours per week)
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Hobbs Field, Horsham
Interview Date: TBC

Make your next career move one that carers for others.

We’re looking for two Housekeepers to work as part of a dedicated team to ensure that the general cleanliness and hygiene of the home is of the highest standard!

This is an active role, for example, you will be lifting or carrying buckets of water, pushing or pulling vacuum cleaners and trolleys, and rubbing or scrubbing surfaces and windows

As a Housekeeper, you will:

  • Be responsible for maintaining the home to a high standard of cleanliness in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
  • Clean all residential rooms including communal areas, offices, kitchens, and bathrooms from top to bottom.
  • Complete simple records and returns as required.

    • This role requires the successful candidates to work three weekdays from 09:30am to 13:00am. Days of the week to be agreed.

    If you would like to join our dynamic team, take a look at the attached job description and see if you have the skills, qualifications, and experience to be a Housekeeper here at Hobbs Field!

    Experience and Skills

    Key Skills:

  • Ability to undertake a wide range of cleaning tasks.
  • Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with service users, staff and visitors at the centre.
  • Ability to have a flexible approach to allocated duties and work as part of a team.
  • Ability to be sensitive to the needs of the service users.

    • Qualifications and/or experience:

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Health and Safety.
  • Knowledge of COSHH regulations. Desirable
  • Experience of using a range of cleaning equipment including powered equipment. Desirable
  • Experience of working as a cleaner in paid employment. Desirable

    • Rewards and Benefits

    As an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

    In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

  • A competitive pay.
  • Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring.
  • Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and Voluntary Health Cash Plans.
  • discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
  • A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.

    • For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our page.

    Further Information

    To apply, upload your CV and complete the application explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role ensuring that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, 5 years referencing and a health check.

    West Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting an environment that is inclusive and free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of its people. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and take every possible step to ensure that no individual will be disadvantaged.

    For information regarding your eligibility to apply for this role under our Disability or Veteran’s Guaranteed Interview Scheme, this can be found on our page.

    Note for Recruitment Agencies: We prefer to hire people directly, but we do have a supplier list for when we need a helping hand. We’ll be in touch directly if we need you!

    RSi