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Careers at YMCA lakeside

It’s more than a job at Lakeside

At YMCA Lakeside we provide high quality residential and day experiences to over 12,000 people each year. When our customers visit Lakeside they overcome challenges, defeat fear, develop relationships and build the skills and character traits that serve them throughout life.

We’re a happy and hard-working team with a focus on delivering enjoyable and challenging programmes that change young people’s lives for the better. Based on the south western shores of Lake Windermere, in 100 acres of private woodland, we provide high-quality outdoor adventure holidays and development programmes for schools, youth groups and corporate clients and families.

We make the most of our natural location, offering more than 50 water and land-based activities ranging from sailing and kayaking to fell walking and abseiling.  If you’re interested in joining us for the season or if you’re looking for a career at Lakeside, please browse our current vacancies.

Bank Staff Vacancies

Job Reference – BANK12LAKE

As & When required

£10.92per hour

As a Housekeeper what does the role entail:

Your day will consist of …

  • Work as part of the house team under the direction of the Head Housekeeper/Operations Services Manager
  • Carry out general cleaning duties, preparation and changeover of client accommodation
  • Clean facilities, public areas and meeting rooms as required, maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout
  • Report any damage to soft furnishings, paint work etc. to Maintenance/Operations Services Manager
  • Assist in cleaning and preparation of staff accommodation
  • Report any equipment replacement requirement i.e. light bulbs etc. to Maintenance Team
  • To assist with general maintenance of public and staff areas, with regard to soft furnishings etc.
  • Adhere to all Health and Safety requirements of the job and the Centre as indicated by the Centre Policies and Procedures. Read and accept all risk assessments of equipment

 

This job is for you, if…                    

  • You have previous cleaning experience in a domestic or workplace setting.
  • You have a good standard of education to G.C.S.E level or equivalent, with grade C or above – or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
  • You have good communication skills both written and verbal.
  • You have great attention to detail and take pride in delivering a quality cleaning service.
  • You are a confident team worker who can work on their own initiative or work as part of a team.
  • You can work unsociable hours, including evenings and weekends.

 

Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

To the successful candidate we offer:

  • 28 days annual leave (Pro rata) (including Bank Holidays)
  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunities to apply for other internal roles
  • An opportunity to work for a company who offer on-going development within your role
  • Job Share will also be considered.
  • Essential training courses provided relating to job role

 

For further information on the role just download our Job Information Pack below.

To complete an Application Form please click on the Application Form Link below.

When submitting your application form please quote job reference – Bank12LAKE

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Please note, that due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we are only able to contact candidates who are successful in progressing to the next stage.

 

1. Job Information Pack – Bank Housekeeper – YMCA Lakeside

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