Housekeeping Assistant

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Help create a place where people feel welcome, valued and supported every day.

At Henshaws, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to live with confidence, independence and purpose. We support people living with sight loss and a range of disabilities to achieve their goals, and we're looking for a Housekeeping Assistant who shares our commitment to creating safe, clean and inclusive environments where people can thrive.

Whether you already have housekeeping experience or are looking to bring your skills from a different background, we would love to hear from you.

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll be an important part of our community, helping to ensure our college remains a welcoming and comfortable environment for students, colleagues and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the college
• Supporting laundry services, including washing, drying and ironing
• Ensuring housekeeping equipment and materials are used safely
• Monitoring and replenishing cleaning supplies
• Reporting maintenance, safety or hygiene concerns
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across different teams
• Contributing to a positive environment where everyone feels respected and included

Every task you complete helps create a space where our students can learn, grow and develop greater independence.

At Henshaws,
our values shape everything we do. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to:

We believe in the potential of every individual. We strive to achieve the best outcomes for the people we support, our colleagues and our organisation, continually looking for ways to improve and make a positive difference.

We treat everyone with dignity, kindness and understanding. We value diversity, listen to different perspectives and create an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued and able to be themselves.

We enable people to develop confidence, independence and choice. We support one another to learn, grow and achieve goals, recognising and celebrating individual strengths and achievements.

By living these values every day, we help create a culture where people feel supported, included and inspired to reach their full potential.

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts people's lives
• Learning and development opportunities
• A commitment to wellbeing, equality and inclusion
• Opportunities to grow your skills and career
• The chance to work for a charity that puts people at the heart of everything it does

If you're looking for a role where your contribution matters and where you'll be part of a team dedicated to making a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £13.05 per hour/£25,786.80 per annum

Hours per week: 38

Weeks per year: 52

Annual leave: 5 weeks plus 10 days bank holiday

Contract:

Permanent

Location:

Henshaws Specialist College in Starbeck and Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough

Closing Date: 27th October 2026 at 12 noon

Please note applications will be reviewed weekly and the advert may close prior to the closing date.

We recognise that great candidates may not meet every requirement, so if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

You may be a good fit if you:

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