Housekeeper

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.

Location: Amy's House, 26 College Gardens, BT9 6BS
Salary: £21,840 (FTE)
Hours: Part time16 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday 7th July 2024
WC interview date: Monday 22nd 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.

When a child is diagnosed with cancer life becomes full of fear; for them and their family. Fear of treatment, of families being torn apart, overwhelming money worries, of having nowhere to turn, or no one to talk to.

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. You could be a part of the team making it happen.

One of the services we provide to families is a Home from Home Service. Our Homes from Home are a free place for families to stay when their child is going through cancer treatment.

About the role

We’re looking for a Housekeeper to join our Belfast Homes from Home Team.

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper to work 16 hours per week at our Homes from Home in Belfast. As there are two Homes from Home in Belfast, the role requires movement between both houses, Amy’s House and Paul’s House.

Are you dedicated, supportive and enjoy seeing how the little things make such a difference? Then this position is a great role for you. Our homes need passionate and meticulous people to help maintain a high level of housekeeping so that our families feel safe, comfortable and supported.

The successful candidate will support the House Manager in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the home.

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

Quote from a family who have been supported by our Homes from Home
“We cannot express how grateful we are to be able to access such as amazing facility. It just takes so much pressure out of a horrid and difficult situation”

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.

Duties include: -

• Carrying out cleaning to a high standard.
• Sorting and laundering of all linen.
• Assisting with ordering of cleaning materials.
• Carrying out all tasks whilst adhering to all house policies and procedures.
• Participating in eLearning, training, supervision and staff meetings.
• Maintaining confidentiality of personal and sensitive data with which the post holder comes into contact with.
• Basic Computer skills.

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:

• Previous experience of cleaning and hygiene requirements
• Some knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in relation to use and storage of cleaning materials
• Experience of speaking with your Line Manager when something does not feel right or if something does not go to plan
• Willingness to undertake training as required
• Ability to deal promptly and courteously with colleagues and service users
• Sensitive to the needs of others including when families do not wish to interact
• Be able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team

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
• 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.

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