Housekeeper
Housekeeper
At the Royal Hospital Chelsea, we pride ourselves on providing a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our Chelsea Pensioners and visitors. We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Housekeeper who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of maintaining high standards.
About the Role
You will be responsible for ensuring all communal areas, berths, and heritage spaces are cleaned and maintained to the highest standard. This includes deep cleaning carpets, kitchens, and laundry rooms, as well as polishing woodwork and fixtures. The role also involves preparing berths for new occupants, and cleaning across offices, event spaces, and public areas. Reporting maintenance issues, safeguarding concerns, and adhering to Health & Safety requirements are key parts of the role.
What We’re Looking For
We need someone who can work independently, use initiative, and demonstrate flexibility. A good standard of written and spoken English is essential for effective communication. Experience in housekeeping and knowledge of Health & Safety practices are desirable. Applicants should hold a Food Handling and Hygiene certificate and ideally an NVQ Level 2 in Support Services in Health Care.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and help us maintain the exceptional standards that make the Royal Hospital Chelsea a truly special place.
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Knowledge of COSHH (desirable).
About us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship. Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos. We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities. We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community. We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
- Ask you to complete a medical form
- Carry out an Enhanced DBS application.