Housekeeper at East Sussex County Council

Bexhill-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

25583.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Caring Attitude, Reliability, Cleaning, Infection Control, Laundry Duties, Attention To Detail, Time Management, Ability To Work Independently, Teamwork, Flexibility, Reporting Maintenance Issues

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Are you a caring and reliable individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment? We are looking for a dedicated Housekeeper to join our friendly team at our respite service for adults with learning disabilities. As a Housekeeper, you will play a vital role in ensuring our service is safe, hygienic, and comfortable for the people we support. Your work will help create a homely and supportive atmosphere, contributing to the overall well-being of our guests during their short stays. This role includes Cleaning and maintaining infection control standards in communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen spaces, Laundry duties, including washing, drying ,Replenishing supplies such as toiletries and cleaning materials, deep cleaning, Reporting any maintenance issues or concerns to the appropriate team, Working closely with support staff to ensure the environment meets health and safety standards. This role is 23 hours and includes weekend working on a rota basis. If you are passionate about creating a clean, safe, and welcoming space for others, we’d love to hear from you! Please note if you require a visa, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position as it is a part time role. We are looking for candidates who: * Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience (preferred, but not essential) * Understanding of or willingness to learn about supporting adults with learning disabilities * A caring and respectful attitude * Attention to detail and time management skills * Ability to work independently and as part of a team * Flexibility to meet the needs of the service To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/cs/groups/public/documents/document/yta4/mzi5/~edisp/ucmfa08329247.docx] for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10005] and our statement on the use of AI [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/23001]. Interviews will take place in person at the service in Bexhill on Sea w/c 27 April 2026. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/10009] for details. We can support you to learn the necessary skills, as you will receive excellent training opportunities, support and mentoring in your role. You will also benefit from a thorough induction and supervision as part of our commitment to you, together with a generous annual leave package and opportunity to join the pension scheme. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. [https://fa-euru-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/External/pages/11003] For an informal discussion, please contact Emma Beadle on 01424 723020 or emma.beadle@eastsussex.gov.uk [emma.beadle@eastsussex.gov.uk] OR Carly Fellows on 01424 210383 or carly.fellows@eastsussex.gov.uk [carly.robinson@eastsussex.gov.uk] For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex! Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record [https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record]. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas [https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas] If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Responsibilities

The Housekeeper will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining infection control standards across communal areas, bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen spaces, alongside performing laundry duties and replenishing supplies.