Housekeeper

POST:

HOURS:

Housekeeper

Up to 20 per week

REPORTING TO:

Housekeeping Coordinator

SALARY:

£13,104.00 (20 hours per week)

JOB PURPOSE

Supporting the Camphill ethos is a key element of the role to ensure that Camphill Blair
Drummond maintains its role as a leader in care provision and that the people who live and work in
our community can develop in a therapeutic environment.

Major Tasks

MAIN DUTIES

•  Cleaning, washing, sweeping, mopping, dusting, polishing and vacuum cleaning of designated

areas to the required standards

•  Emptying litter bins, etc., and removing waste to designated areas
•  Cleaning of toilets and bathrooms to the required standard where allocated Using powered

equipment where necessary (scrubbing machines, wet pick-up machines, vacuum cleaners)

•  Cleaning of working surfaces and other furniture as directed
•  Clearing up after flooding and/or other emergency cleaning
•  Clean and prepare bedrooms for new International Volunteers arrival
•  Set up rooms for refreshments on Corporate Volunteering days and engage with volunteers
•  Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the

duties and responsibilities of the post as defined.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

•  No formal requirements, however, must have a willingness to complete essential training as
deemed necessary for this role, particularly safe use of cleaning equipment and essential
Health & Safety training

•  Must comply with safety policies and procedures as required (ie when using cleaning

chemicals, reporting incidents, etc)

•  Knowledge and awareness of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for

the safe performance of assigned duties

Desirable

•  Familiarity with cleaning equipment
•  Past experience of working in a residential or hospitality environment

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EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential

•  To be able to work independently and show initiative
•  To be comfortable interacting with residents, day students, employees and volunteers.
•  Good knowledge and awareness of health, safety and hygiene standards
•  Attention to detail

Desirable

•  Previous work experience in this field would be an advantage

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

•  Able to follow procedures and instructions as part of a team
•  Positive attitude and committed to delivering high standards
•  Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
•  Ability to work on their own Compassionate & supportive of the aims of a community with

particular beliefs, seeking to serve people with additional support needs

This job description is open to the review by the community at any time.

O:HR/Job Descriptions/Generic – 2008/Maintenance Co-ordinator

November 2008