WE ARE OUTSTANDING, YOU CAN BE TOO.

We are looking for two friendly and positive Housekeepers to join our thriving Domestic team here at Portland Charity. We are recruiting for two part time posts (1 X 30 hours post and 1 X 25 hours post).
To be successful in this role, you will be hardworking, adaptable, and take pride in your work. You will work effectively within a small team of housekeepers, as well as working on your own and using initiative and problem-solving skills.
On a daily basis, you will come into contact with Portland Charity staff, learners and citizens. You will work across all areas of the college, whilst maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, and reducing the spread of infection in accordance with relevant legislation.
This role will involve working with COSHH substances and manual handling. It is an active role which involves being on your feet and moving around the college campus throughout the day. You will have a minimum level of basic health and safety knowledge and a good level of written communication skills to support you within your role. You will hold a vocational qualification in Domestic Services or be willing to work towards this within a required timescale.
Maintaining cleanliness of residential accommodation is a key part of this role. You also will provide support for learning facilities and other designated areas of the college by providing and promoting a clean and safe environment for all.
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website https://www.portland.ac.uk/

IT IS AN OFFENCE TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU ARE INCLUDED IN THE CHILD AND OR ADULT BARRED LIST. THIS ROLE DOES NOT INVOLVE REGULATED ACTIVITY, THEREFORE WE WILL BE REQUIRED TO CARRY OUT AN ENHANCED WITHOUT CHILD AND ADULT BARRED LISTS CHECK.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Where applicable, you will need to provide evidence of your care qualifications and/or be willing to complete the Care Certificate within a three month period.

PLEASE NOTE – WE NEED YOU TO COMPLETE AN APPLICATION FORM TO FULFIL OUR SAFER RECRUITMENT RESPONSIBILITIES, BUT YOU CAN SUBMIT A CV, AND WE WILL CONSIDER IT ALONGSIDE YOUR APPLICATION FORM.

In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact work@portland.ac.uk or call the recruitment team on 01623 499111, extension 428 or 205, and we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team on 01623 499 111 or via email at work@portland.ac.uk who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
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Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In perso