Housekeeper

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Housekeeper

Today, 12 children and young people will be diagnosed with cancer. We’ll stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

* £23,933

* 35 hours

* Permanent

* Paul’s House, 62-66 Huntley Street, London WC1E 6DD

* Closing date - 20th June 2024

* Interview Date - WC 8th July 2024

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer. We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make sure they get the right care and support at the right time.

We challenge the systems and policies that surround children and young people, we highlight gaps and campaign for change. Because we know what a better future could look like. And we know what we need to do to make that future a reality. We need to push harder, reach further and work smarter. And we need the right people on our team to help us get there. People like you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Housekeeper with experience of cleaning and maintaining infection control to join our team at Paul’s House, London. Paul’s House is a Young Lives vs Cancer service which offers free accommodation to the families of children and young people impacted by cancer.

You will be maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and infection control.

Offering support to children, young people and their families through the Young Lives vs Cancer Accommodation Service.

The staff at Paul’s House are a friendly, caring and supportive team. Our aim is to ensure that the house is maintained to a high standard to guarantee the health and safety of those families who are supported by the House

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

No two days are the same at Young Lives vs Cancer. So, summarising your ‘day to day’ isn’t easy. Here are some of the main things you’ll be doing, but you’ll find more details in the job description.

* Maintaining daily, weekly, monthly cleaning schedules.

* Room turnarounds.

* Linen management.

* Contributing to a caring environment by behaving in a respectful and sensitive manner

* Being empathetic and supportive.

* Carrying out tasks whilst adhering to policies and procedures eg Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Confidentiality

* Ensuring proper and economic use of all cleaning products and equipment.

* Assist in the management and ordering of cleaning products and materials.

* Maintain good internal and external relationships.

WHAT DO I NEED?

Diverse perspectives and unique skillsets are at the heart of Young Lives vs Cancer. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet the criteria and person specification fully. Your potential is what matters most to us, and we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment to help you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

* Attention to detail

* Be able to work on own initiative and as part of a team

* Good interpersonal skills

* Excellent customer care skills

* Sensitive to the needs of others

* Willingness to undertake training as required.

* Understanding the Aims and Values of Young Lives vs Cancer

WHAT WILL I GAIN?

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated. Here’s how we do it:

* Wellbeing days: four days a year to do what works for you – from catching up on training to going for a walk

* Generous annual leave allowance

* Great family/caring leave entitlements

* Enhanced pension

* Access to our employee savings scheme

To find out more about our benefits package, have a look on our website.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex, ethnicity, class, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation – or a combination. This has never been acceptable to us as an organisation. We don’t just accept difference, we value it, celebrate it, nurture it and we thrive because of it.

We’re on a journey to be reflective of the diverse children, young people and families we support. We know we aren’t there yet, and we’re passionately committed to taking actions and making changes to be a truly diverse, inclusive and equitable organisation. This includes taking anti-oppressive action and removing barriers in our recruitment practices. We particularly welcome applications from members of minoritised communities. Our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and Belonging strategy will tell you more.

ACCESSIBILITY

We’re committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always aim to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in your application form of any adjustments or access requirements we could make to help you with the application process and interview.

Housekeeper