Housekeeper
Location: Ferryview Health Centre, 25 John Wilson Street, Woolwich, SE18 6PZ
Hours: 15 hours per week
Working Time: 2PM–5PM
Salary: £14.80 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
This position is ideal for someone living locally in Woolwich or surrounding areas.
We’re looking for a reliable, detail‑oriented Housekeeper to join our friendly team at a busy local health centre. This role is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both patients and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitise clinical and non‑clinical areas (waiting rooms, toilets, staff kitchens).
- Follow infection control protocols and cleaning schedules.
- Clean toilets and kitchens and replenish supplies (soap, paper towels, toilet rolls).
- Safely handle cleaning products and equipment.
- Report maintenance issues or hazards promptly.
- Complete daily cleaning schedules accurately.
- Correctly separate and dispose of waste, including recycling according to site procedures.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in cleaning or housekeeping (healthcare experience preferred but not essential).
- Understanding of hygiene standards and infection control.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
- Willingness to learn and follow site‑specific procedures.
- Able to communicate effectively with staff.
- A thorough eye for detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
Full training will be provided.
Person SpecificationQualifications
- Hard‑working, organised, and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant — Essential
Experience / Knowledge
- Knowledge of colour‑coding for mops, cloths, and buckets — Essential
- Ability to maintain a clean and safe environment using equipment and materials correctly — Essential
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with CQC and Infection Control policy — Essential
- Able to clean specific areas as defined in cleaning schedules — Essential
- Report issues/damage to the Housekeeping Supervisor — Essential
- Ensure furnishings are cleaned and maintained — Essential
- Adhere to Health & Safety rules and company policies — Essential
- Understanding of correct recycling processes and waste segregation — Essential
Skills
- Excellent time management — Essential
- Able to work on own initiative — Desirable
- Self‑motivated, energetic, enthusiastic — Essential
- Able to work under pressure — Essential
- Strong communication skills — Desirable
- Takes ownership of tasks — Essential
- Willingness to learn and improve skills — Essential
- Physically capable of manual labour — Essential
- Able to follow instructions and use equipment correctly — Essential
- Exceptional attention to detail — Essential
Pay: £14.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
