Rustington, West Sussex
About Us
We’re Blind Veterans UK, a charity that helps vision-impaired ex-service people from every generation rebuild their lives regardless of how or when they lost their sight. Founded in 1915 by Sir Arthur Pearson to help the many veterans losing their sight after the First World War, we have supported those blinded in subsequent wars and military engagements, including the Second World War, and more recently, the conflicts in the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.
We are now looking for a Housekeeper to join us on a full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week for a 12 month, fixed-term contract.
The Benefits
– Salary of £23,809.50 per annum
– Generous annual leave with the option to buy additional days
– Pension scheme with generous employer contributions
– Healthcare cash plan
– Access to legal services and mental health support
– Employee assistance programme
– Paid professional subscriptions and discounts
– Enhanced pay
This is a fantastic opportunity for a domestic or commercial cleaner to join our dedicated and supportive team.
You’ll be part of an organisation with a long and proud history, working in an environment where teamwork and values are central to everything we do.
What’s more, you’ll be playing a key role in ensuring our members and visitors enjoy a safe, clean, and welcoming facility every time they arrive.
The Role
As a Housekeeper, you will support the smooth running of our Rustington Centre by providing an effective cleaning service.
Specifically, you will deep clean rooms, public spaces, and facilities, handle laundry, and help to prepare rooms for functions. You will dispose of waste and recycling and respond to member and customer requests in a timely manner.
Additionally, you will:
– Ensure communal areas are clear and safe
– Support catering and hospitality teams in preparing rooms for events
About You
To be considered as a Housekeeper, you will need:
– Previous cleaning experience in a care home or hotel setting
– Awareness of COSHH, Infection Control and Manual Handling (through prior experience or training)
– Behaviours aligned with Blind Veterans UK’s values and culture
The closing date for this role is 24 October 2025.
Other organisations may call this role Cleaner, Facilities Assistant, Hotel Cleaner, Domestic Assistant, or Housekeeping Assistant.
Webrecruit and Blind Veterans UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you want to join us as a Housekeeper, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
