Housekeeper

Housekeeper

Hours of work: 7 hours per week (2 x 3.5-hour shifts, worked Thursday and Friday, 4.00pm to 7.30pm), with the flexibility to cover holidays of our other housekeeping colleague. We are open to discussing an alternative working pattern of different days however, this role is to cover late afternoon/early evening.

Salary: £12.60 per hour (Living Wage Foundation rate)

Location: Rotherham

As Housekeeper, you will be responsible for ensuring that VAR s premises are kept clean and tidy using the equipment provided and following safe working methods. As well as ensuring all internal and main external areas are clean and rubbish-free, you will also be responsible for unlocking and securing the premises as necessary.

As well as being able to undertake the housekeeping duties required, the successful candidate must be able to work alone or as part of a small team, communicate effectively with users of the building and have a basic understanding of Health and Safety procedures.

The successful candidate must be a good timekeeper, adhere to strict confidentiality guidelines and be willing to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands, including being able to cover for holidays and other absences.

Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) is the lead body for supporting, developing and promoting the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the Rotherham Borough. Our role is to facilitate effective action to bring about positive change in the lives of individuals and communities in the local area.

To apply for this role, please send in your CV and a Covering Letter outlining your skills and experience in relation to this role.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 28th of August 2025.

Interviews are likely to be held on Wednesday, 10th of September 2025. We will, however, review applications as they are submitted and may bring candidates forward for an interview (with reasonable notice) at any time. We may also close this vacancy early if sufficient applications have been received.