The Society of St. Columban is an international Catholic missionary organisation centred on the Eucharist that crosses boundaries of culture and religion to reveal, by word and by action, the Good News of Jesus Christ. The St. Columban House is located in Solihull, West Midlands. The Housekeeping Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that the house and retirement wing is a clean and pleasant environment in which to live for residents and guests. Home cooking experience is also required.
Job title: Housekeeping Assistant
Contract length: Permanent
Part-time hours: 15 hours per week to be worked over 4 days
9:00am-12:30pm – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
9:00am-1:30pm – Friday
Working hours are subject to increase – to be discussed with shortlisted candidates
Salary: £12 per hour
Job description:
Working as a member of the Housekeeping Team, under the supervision of the House Manager, you will perform a range of housekeeping duties for the residents of the main house and retirement wing.
Key responsibilities:
- Laundry duties and servicing of the bedrooms and communal areas in the retirement wing. These duties will be allocated by the Housekeeper or, in their absence, by the House Manager.
- Cooking (home standard) lunch mainly on Fridays and on other days if required to assist with preparation of food in the kitchen for residents and guests as well as occasional small or large groups. This may also entail the preparation and cleaning/tidying of the dining room and/or conference hall before and after meals.
In the course of performing these tasks, the Housekeeping Assistant will be expected to:
- Demonstrate flexibility when requested to work extra hours on special occasions
- Use the cleaning equipment provided such as vacuums, mops, and other cleaning tools
- Monitor cleaning supplies and report shortages to the Housekeeper
- Report any necessary repairs or replacements of furniture, fixtures, and equipment, to the Housekeeper
Person specification:
Qualifications/Training:
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy
- A minimum of NVQ level I or equivalent
- Training relevant to the role’s main duties and responsibilities is desirable
Skills and aptitudes:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Accuracy and diligence
- Ability to follow policies and procedures
- Ability to manage tasks efficiently and effectively
- Knowledge and ability of operating various cleaning and kitchen equipment
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team
- Able to maintain poise under pressure
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- The ability to demonstrate flexibility, integrity, and approachability
- A self-motivated individual who has the ability to take initiative
Experience:
- A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in working within a similar environment.
How to apply:
Please download, complete and sign the Housekeeping Assistant Application Form and send this, along with a copy of your recent CV to hr@columbans.co.uk.
Application deadline:
Midnight on Monday 25th November 2024.
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To find out more about the role, please email hr@columbans.co.uk and we will contact you as soon as possible.
