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Housekeeper

Employer
Chailey Heritage Foundation
Location
East Sussex
Salary
£20,012 - £20,942 per annum
Closing date
31 Oct 2021

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Job Details

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition planning for young people aged 3-25 with complex physical disabilities and health needs.

Our aim is to provide a stimulating and inclusive environment where all young people are given every opportunity to make progress towards fulfilment and develop life skills in preparation for adulthood.

We are seeking…… Two Housekeepers!

You will be responsible for providing a domestic service to a residential bungalow ensuring that the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times. You will also be responsible for preparing nutritious meals for our young people.

Description of role

  • You will be responsible for ensuring the overall hygiene of the residential bungalow, ensuring that all areas are clean and tidy at all times. 
  • Preparing and serving nutritious meals for our young people including blended food.
  • You will maintain housekeeping and meal stocks by managing food ordering and shopping within allocated budgets.
  • You will also be responsible for laundering which may include washing, drying and ironing.

Above all, we are looking for an individual with the following:

  • Caring, approachable and ideally with some cleaning experience, you'll have a flexible approach and have the ability to build good relationships quickly.
  • You will have a passion for ensuring your work is always completed to the highest standard.
  • You will hold a good working knowledge of special diets and food preparation to ensure the specific catering needs and diets are met.
  • Hold a current Food and Hygiene Certificate.
  • 37 hours per week – flexible working hours including working weekends on a rota system and occasional evenings as required

Why join us?

Chailey Heritage Foundation is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and young adults. Employment will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory professional references, an enhanced DBS certificate and occupational health clearance and proof of full, current COVID-19 vaccination for those joining our Social Care service.

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills, and stories to join our staff team and influence and develop our working practice. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will invite for interview all candidates who meet the role criteria. Chailey Heritage Foundation are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and sexual orientation.

As part of our recruitment process, Chailey Heritage Foundation (CHF) collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants.  CHF is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data to meet its obligations under GDPR.  Please ensure you have reviewed our privacy policy prior to completing an application with us.

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Company

Chailey Heritage Foundation is a pioneering charity providing education, care and transition services for children and young people with complex physical disabilities and health needs.

We are recognised as one of the UK’s leading centres for children and young adults with neurological motor impairment such as Cerebral Palsy, and we have a national reputation for our work in supporting young people’s communication and developing independence through powered mobility.

Our aim is to provide a stimulating and inclusive environment where all young people are given every opportunity to make progress towards fulfilment and develop life skills in preparation for adulthood.

Our charity encompasses Chailey Heritage School, Chailey Heritage Residential and Chailey Heritage Futures.

Company info
Website
Telephone
01825 724444
Location
Haywards Heath Road
North Chailey
East Sussex
BN8 4EF
GB

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