We are looking for a motivated, friendly and flexible Housekeeper to join our team!
Salary: £21,892.50 p.a (which would be pro rata’d for part time hours)
Hours: 28 hours per week. Monday – Friday
27 days holiday per annum + bank holiday (pro rata for part time hours)
Location: 8 Woodhouse Square, Leeds, LS3 1AD
Job Summary:
As an individual with experience in a similar role, you will be well organised and will ensure that the Family support centre, Cottage and Offices are clean, pleasant and safe for families and staff.
Candlelighters @ The Square is our family support centre based at Woodhouse Square in Leeds which has been set up to provide support to anyone who has been affected by childhood cancer.
The Candlelighters Cottage is a two-minute walk from Leeds Children’s Hospital and provides accommodation for four families each night, 365 nights a year.
Our buildings are in 3 close locations, set over 3 floors. For this reason, it is essential that the Housekeeper is able to manage multiple flights of stairs and the physical demands of the role. A good understanding of COSHH regulations is needed.
What we can offer you:
* 27 days holidays increasing to 29 after 2 years’ service, 32 after 5 years service onwards and after 10 years service 1 weeks additional annual leave in the 10th year plus bank holidays (all pro-rata for part-time staff).
* An extra day off for your birthday
* Buy/Sell Holidays – Members of staff can buy/sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
* Group Personal Pension scheme – Candlelighters contribute 5% of salary for each employee that contributes 4%.
* Life Assurance
* Maternity leave – Statutory maternity leave. After 2 years service, first 12 weeks full pay, then 27 weeks statutory maternity leave.
* Paternity leave – Statutory paternity leave. After 2 years service, 2 weeks paid paternity leave, followed by standard paternity leave – Flexible when you want to take it.
* After two years service you have the option to enhance your benefits by choosing from the options below
o Pension increase
o Private Medical Insurance
o Free PureGym membership
Employee wellbeing:
* Access to adhoc wellbeing activities – including massages & treatments from our in-house therapists.
* Smart Health App – unlimited access to a 24/7 GP and other health & wellbeing experts.
* Specsavers vouchers for eye tests
* Discount cards – access to The Company Shop card and Charity Worker Discounts card.
* Mental Health First Aiders – a trained point of contact for employees.
* Confidential staff helpline – highly trained advisors offering 24/7 support.
* Refreshments – hot and cold drink-making facilities are funded by Candlelighters.
* Flu jabs
* Thorough Induction Programme
* Team Away Days – provided to help teams plan for the future.
* Business Coaching – access to a Business Coach as part of the Leaders of the Future training.
* Lifestyle Options – we recognise the need to strike a balance between work and home life.
* 35-hour week – with flexible working hours.
* Supporting working parents – we ensure that both current and new mums and dads get all the support they need.
* Time off for antenatal, midwife, health visitor and parent craft classes.
* Social Committee – optional activities organized for staff engagement.
The closing date for the post is 1st January 2025.
To apply, please complete our application form via the link:
Please contact the HR team at careers@candlelighters.org.uk if you have any questions about this role.
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