About the role

This role is based at Ralph Perring Court (RPC), our Beckenham site, and is responsible for all internal communal area cleaning and maintenance as well as ensuring the external areas are cleaned and maintained in a tidy, presentable manner.

Duties and responsibilities

Ensure all communal areas (such as hallways, stairwells, lobbies, kitchens, bathrooms, and other shared spaces) are cleaned thoroughly and maintained to a high standard.
Empty and dispose of waste bins in communal areas, ensuring proper segregation of recyclables and non-recyclables, handling and processing all waste, including clinical waste in line with policy and legislation.
To service and ensure the guest flats are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
To maintain storage areas in good order, ensuring they are clean, tidy, and safe when unattended.
To maintain effective and appropriate communication with residents, colleagues, and the supervisory team to ensure the smooth running of Morden College.
Adhere to all health and safety regulations, using appropriate cleaning chemicals and equipment safely.
Assistance with the Help@Home service as and when requested and required, such as annual leave cover’
To ensure bed linen and laundry is collected, sorted and bagged ready for washing with adherence to colour coding/bagging of articles. Assist with delivery and collection of linen and towelling

General responsibilities

To own, be accountable for and take pride in delivering the duties and responsibilities set out in this job description.
Report any maintenance issues, damage, or hazards in communal areas to the appropriate team or supervisor.
Always respond positively to all enquiries, role modelling compassion and respect in all aspects of the college.
To be familiar with Morden College Policies and Procedures, to ensure compliance and understanding and safe practice.
During your shift, to be aware of your own Health and Safety obligations and those to other staff and residents in your area and comply with policies put in place.
To attend all training as required and keep personal, mandatory and legislative training up to date.
To maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times in line with policy.
To attend and participate in staff meetings and partake in Morden College supervisions and appraisals.
To undertake any other duties at the request of the housekeeping manager which may include providing cover in other Operational Morden College areas.

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Housekeeping Assistant (25 hours per week)