Housekeeper
Quick answer
The Society of St James is hiring a Housekeeper (Portsmouth, UK) for a permanent, part-time position paying £25,947 per annum, pro rata, with on-site work and various benefits.
- Role
- Housekeeper
- Organization
- The Society of St James
- Location
- Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- £25,947 per annum, pro rata
- Category
- Other
The role
The Society of St James is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across residential properties and commercial offices in Portsmouth, UK.
What you'll do
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across residential properties and commercial offices
- Ensure health, safety, and COSHH standards are upheld
- Manage workload effectively and prioritise tasks
- Travel between local sites to transport cleaning supplies
- Provide a compassionate, empathetic approach towards residents with complex needs
What it takes
- Proven experience in high-standard regular and deep cleaning
- Good knowledge of cleaning techniques, products, and health and safety/COSHH standards
- Strong time management and organisational skills
- Ability to carry out manual handling and move between different floors of multi-storey properties
- Good communication skills and basic computer literacy
- Compassionate, empathetic approach towards individuals with complex needs and challenging behaviour
What you'll bring
How we treat you
A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays; Flexible working options; Buying additional annual leave; Comprehensive induction and training; Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via Employee Assistance Programme; Company cycle to work scheme; Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers; Electric Car Scheme; Blue Light Card
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom, and is on-site.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is £25,947 per annum, pro rata.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include proven experience in high-standard regular and deep cleaning, good knowledge of cleaning techniques, strong time management and organisational skills, ability to carry out manual handling, good communication skills, and a compassionate, empathetic approach towards individuals with complex needs.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by the closing date of Friday 6th November 2026 at 23:59.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Society of St James's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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