As part of CrossReach's relief housekeeping team, you'll enjoy the flexibility to take on shifts that fit around your other commitments while helping create a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment for the people we support.
You'll work alongside colleagues to maintain bedrooms and shared spaces, helping ensure people feel comfortable and at home. Your contribution will make a difference to everyday life, whether you're working with a familiar team or supporting a different service.
What you will do
- Keep bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas clean, tidy and comfortable.
- Complete cleaning tasks in line with service schedules and standards.
- Follow safe working practices and infection prevention procedures.
- Use cleaning products and equipment safely and responsibly.
- Support pantry duties as part of your housekeeping responsibilities.
- Work with care and consideration for the people living in our services.
About you
You'll have a practical, positive approach and take pride in doing a job well. You'll be reliable, organised and comfortable adapting to different tasks and working environments.
You'll communicate well, pay attention to detail and understand the importance of treating everyone with kindness and respect.
Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience would be helpful, but it's not essential. We'll support you in learning the routines and standards expected in the role.
You'll be comfortable working as part of a bank team, taking on shifts that suit your availability while adapting to the needs of different services.
Why work with us?
At CrossReach, housekeeping plays an important part in creating comfortable, welcoming environments for the people we support. Relief working offers the flexibility to balance shifts with your other commitments while making a valuable contribution to our services.
Bring your skills to our Housekeeping team. Apply today and join CrossReach.
CrossReach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care to people of all ages and supporting them to live life to the full whatever their circumstances. During that time, we have worked hard to understand the needs of the people who turn to us for help and with them have been at the forefront of pioneering services which have literally changed thousands of lives for the better.
Today we are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, with experience across a broad range of services. We are still growing, learning, and improving, thanks to the incredible people we have the privilege to support, and all those who support us. We are part of the Church of Scotland and aim to provide social care services and specialist resources in Christ’s name to further the caring work of the Church to people in challenging circumstances.
As a Christian organisation, you will need to have a respect for all aspects of Christian worship.
You will also need to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and undertake the necessary vetting checks. You will also be required to adhere to the SSSC Code of practice.
We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
We are committed to ensuring that we attract, retain, and develop the very best people to build a diverse and talented team and we recognise that every individual’s unique background, experience and ability contributes to our success. We aim to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their very best, whoever they are.
If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team on recruitment.team@crossreach.org.uk
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
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