Part Time Housekeeper Location : Hove Salary : £14,874 Hours: 10am-2pm Monday-Thursday An incredible opportunity to join a Childcare provision whose core aim is to improve the lives and prospects of the children in their care. Seeking a part time Housekeeper on a part time basis, this Children's homework therapeutically with children who have complex needs, have experience abusive, neglectful and /or chaotic and traumatic situations and require specialist support in learning how to cope with the pressures and demands of everyday living. Duties to include but not limited to: - Carry out domestic tasks and duties including but not limited to; cleaning, sanitising, vacuuming, laundry, emptying bins, carpet-cleaning, cleaning windows, dusting, wiping/washing walls and woodwork, sweeping external pathways and steps, tidying areas, sorting cupboards, and similar activities associated with good House Keeping. - On occasion you may be asked to assist in cooking, baking, preparing meals, shopping, repairing soft furnishings, assisting in light-gardening and other activities in line with those of any household and that are necessary to maintain a safe, warm, healthy and ‘homely’ living and working environment, and models good parenting for our children. - Be a Reflective Practitioner, able and willing to reflect on and self-evaluate your own actions and the impact of the work on you and share this with others so as to engage all in a process of continuous learning, deeper understanding, and improvement. - Work collaboratively with colleagues and the children and within the scope and limitations of the role, in setting and maintaining and reinforcing appropriate boundaries, to provide a sense of emotional containment, safety, order and belonging amongst all those living and working in the home. Knowledge and Experience: - Experience of carrying out cleaning or House Keeping work and duties in a professional capacity. - Knowledge and a working understanding of good childcare practice and healthy child development. - Some insight into the needs of children living in the care system. - Awareness of the task of an SEMH school or similar learning environment. - Appreciation of the real difficulties faced and felt every-day by the children in our care. - Experience of encouraging children to develop their full potential. - Prior experience of working within a team of professionals. - A reasonable standard of education and general knowledge Benefits: - Opportunities for additional duties and bonus payments (that can significantly increase your earning potential - Company-paid sickness allowance - Employee Group Healthcare Scheme funded for all employees - Regular salary progression - Fantastic training package - Commitment to investing in your continual learning and development