Job Introduction

Job Title:                  Housekeeper

Hourly Rate:             £12

Contract:                  Permanent

Location:                  Wigan

Weekly Hours:         24 

So…. What is this role exactly?

This is an exciting opportunity for a part time permanent Housekeeper, based at our Homeless Person’s Scheme, Tiernan Lodge, Wigan (WN6 7AF.  In addition to working at Tiernan Lodge, you will also travel to our other properties in Wigan, business mileage will be reimbursed.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting vulnerable people.

What will my working week look like? 

The hours of work are 24 hours a week.  You’ll predominantly be based at Tiernan Lodge, you will be required to work off-site in our vacant properties in and around Wigan, to ensure readiness for re-let.  You will need ‘business use’ on your vehicle insurance and you can reclaim your business miles travelling to these properties.

When travelling to these properties, you will take the tools of the trade with you, eg hoover, mop and bucket etc, in addition to fresh bedding. 

What will I be responsible for doing?

First and foremost, you will provide a professional and reliable cleaning service.

As one of our Housekeepers, you’ll be….. 

• Hoovering
• Dusting
• Undertaking General Cleaning
• Cleaning Windows
• Washing Bedding

One of the great things about this role is you will be ensuring our flats provide residents with the highest standards of accommodation,

That all sounds great, what’s in it for me?

We are a Real Living Wage employer and offer £12 per hour, and 25 days annual leave (pro rata). Holidays also increase with length of service plus Bank Holidays, but our employee deal offers much more than just a competitive salary and holiday allowance.

On top of this, we’ll provide you with a great benefits package, including a contributory pension where we match whatever you choose to contribute (up to 8%), an advanced level Healthcare cash plan through BHSF, that doesn’t just provide dental and optician cashback but also health and wellbeing benefits (such as 24/7 GP Access, money back from prescriptions and alternative therapy treatments) and an amazing discount scheme that gives you access to half price cinema tickets, subsidised gym memberships and a huge range of discounts with some of the biggest high street and online names.

And who are Your Housing Group?

Your Housing Group is a registered social landlord helping people at every stage of life to live in quality homes they can afford.

As one of the North’s sector-leading landlords, we are proud to play our role in tackling the UK's housing crisis by continually reinvesting in our 29,000 properties and tailoring our services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We also build over 1,000 new homes each year.

We’re an employer of choice, over 88% of colleagues here recommend us as a 'great place to work'.

Closing Date: 19th January 2024

We review applications as they’re received and reserve the right to close this advert early; if you’re interested, please apply ASAP to avoid disappointment.

Your Housing Group values diversity and encourages applications from all communities. Your Housing Group operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for anyone who resides in a Your Housing Group property and any applicants who declare they have a disability. If these applicants meet the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or advert) they will be guaranteed an interview.  Some roles may be subject to probity checks which will override the scheme where a potential conflict of interest or a probity matter has been identified. YHG1

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