Casual Housekeeper

Job Introduction

Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 3:15pm and 6:30pm, as and when required
Contract: Casual
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Casual Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment at Focus Birmingham.

Working as part of our In-House Services team, you will support the day-to-day cleaning and upkeep of our facilities, helping ensure high standards of hygiene and safety for the people we support, colleagues and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine and deep cleaning duties across the organisation
• Following cleaning schedules and maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Ensuring cleaning equipment and materials are used and stored safely
• Following COSHH, infection control, PPE and health and safety procedures
• Replenishing cleaning supplies and maintaining tidy storage areas
• Supporting kitchen and catering cleaning duties when required
• Completing relevant cleaning records and reporting maintenance or safety concerns
• Respecting the privacy, dignity and individual needs of the people we support

As this is a casual role, shifts will be offered according to operational needs, including providing cover for staff absence. Flexibility to work at short notice would be beneficial.

Person Specification

Essential

• Reliable, organised and able to work independently
• Good attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high cleaning standards
• Basic understanding of health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Respectful and person-centred approach
• Flexibility to work shifts as and when required

Desirable

• Previous cleaning or housekeeping experience
• Experience working within health, social care or similar environments
• Knowledge of COSHH and infection prevention procedures
• Experience using commercial cleaning equipment

About Us

At Focus Birmingham, you're not just joining a team, you're joining a community of people who genuinely want to make lives better.

We are a local charity dedicated to supporting people with sight loss and complex disabilities. Our mission is simple: we make lives better.

As a Casual Housekeeper, you'll play an important role in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who accesses our services.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Focus Birmingham, we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to thrive.

What We Offer

• Flexible casual working opportunities
• Accrued paid annual leave
• Workplace pension, subject to eligibility
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aider Support
• Learning & Development Opportunities
• On-site canteen
• Blue Light Card Discounts, subject to eligibility