Refuge Housekeeper

**The Role**

**Refuge Housekeeper
- £20,000**

This post is based in our accommodation services and will focus on housing management, general housekeeping duties as necessary and provide support to clients that compliments the support provided by the Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioners. This a fantastic opportunity for those wishing to gain experience to start a career in this sector.

We are a values based charity and you will be able to demonstrate behaviours that match our charity values:

- Curiosity
- Kindness
- Strengths Focused
- Inclusive
- Collaborative
- Integrity
- Self-Awareness
- Dedicated

**The above role is exempt under the Equality Act 202 pursuant to Schedule g Part 1 - open to female applicants only. A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring service is required.**

**What this job does**
- General housekeeping and cleaning across all our accommodation, including staff areas, offices and bathrooms
- Prepare rooms in readiness for accessing across all accommodation sites.
- To ensure that our accommodation is appropriately stocked with the resources necessary to keep accommodation clean and maintained
- To launder bed linen, towels and duvets as flats become vacant
- To carry out regular housing management/health and safety checks and deal with any maintenance issues arising
- To liaise with contractors and suppliers as necessary
- Complete fire alarm test weekly, ensure all fire extinguishers are checked and correctly located
- Monitor, record and follow up on any health & safety concerns which arise
- Assist in any emergency evacuation procedures
- Undertake administrative duties associated with the role
- To assist in the day to day operations of our accommodation, complimenting support provided by the Specialist Domestic Abuse Practitioners. Including but not limited to supporting residents to move in and move out of accommodation, organising activities and introducing them to the local area
- To maintain the confidentiality of the women and children using the service and, in all matters, relating to the charity
- To be aware of the issues surrounding domestic abuse
- Be an ambassador for Atal y Fro, to ensure an effective, coordinated community response to survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence and their children
- Demonstrate and positively promote AYF values, culture and qualities
- Participate in team meetings, supervision, training either internal or external as requested by the line manager.
- Work within the Policies and Procedures of AYF
- Undertake any other reasonable duties that may be required.

**About Us**:
**Colleague Benefits**:
Colleagues are extremely valuable to our charity, we strive to offer a supportive, inclusive environment. We believe in developing colleagues to reach their best potential through training, development and providing opportunities to improve reflective practice. Practically we offer:

- Annual Leave package of 33 days per year inclusive of bank holidays which increase with length of service
- Pension
- Employee Assistance Program
- Clinical Supervision
- Family Friendly Policies
- Paid Company Sick leave
- Development opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £20,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Work Location: One location