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Housekeeping Assistant – Bath Hostel
- Location: Bath
- Salary: £12 per hour
Who we are
YMCA Brunel Group is an independent, locally governed and managed charity operating in Mendip, Bath, Bristol, Wiltshire and South Somerset. We are part of the international YMCA movement. Our mission is to create supportive, inclusive and energising communities, where people can truly belong, contribute and thrive.
Our activities include:
Accommodation for over 700 people every year who are at risk of being homeless, who are on low incomes, experience barriers to work, or young people in need of high levels of support, who have often experienced trauma and difficult times in their lives. We don’t just provide a bed, we support people holistically and continually seek to help our residents gain the training, skills and confidence to lead independent lives.
A Health & Wellbeing centre in Bath, a community facility with a fully kitted out gym, functional fitness areas and extensive class programme.
Two commercial hostels in Bath and Bristol which help us cover our central costs.
Twelve youth clubs for young people aged 10-19, including 4 young carers groups, providing a space where they can have dedicated time to talk to trusted youth workers, access relevant information about issues that concern them, and develop their social networks.
Eight Ofsted registered Nurseries, providing spaces for up to 360 children where they are given opportunities and experiences that will set them up for their educational journeys and prepare them for their lives ahead.
What does the job entail?
Job Purpose:
To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the hostel.
We are looking for a housekeeping assistant to clean rooms, showers and toilets and make beds.
The successful candidate will be working with a small team of duty managers/receptionist/housekeeping and maintenance.
What skills will the successful candidate need?
At least one year’s relevant housekeeping experience.
What we offer
YMCA Brunel Group is an inclusive organisation and the post requires a shared commitment to equality and diversity.
- Enhanced annual leave and sickness pay allowance
- Paid compassionate and emergency dependant leave
- 25 days holiday+ public bank holidays
- Access to an employee discount portal with Reward Gateway
- Access to an Employee Assistance programme with Health Assured
- Cycle to work
- 20% discount off the cost of our childcare settings in Wiltshire
- All staff get a fully inclusive membership on our health and wellbeing centre in Bath for the heavily discounted price of £15/ month
- A corporate discount for our staff at Fusion Lifestyle who have gyms in the Mendip and South Somerset area at £38 rather than £48/month
- Access to online gym classes for free
Location
YMCA Bath
Hours
Post 1- 9hrs pw Monday, Thursday and Friday
Post 2- 9hrs pw Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
Overtime available.
6-month probationary period
Rate of Pay
£12 per hour
Please find the job description and personal specifications for this position as follows: Housekeeping Assistant Job Description.
YMCA Brunel Group is committed to follow safer recruitment guidelines and all candidates will have to demonstrate full employment history, give 2 good references and be DBS checked. In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.