Housekeeper
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have a great opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Housekeeping team.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary of £10.80 per hour (c.£19,600)
- 7 weeks annual leave entitlement (pro rata)
- Free meals and refreshments provided
- Every second weekend off
- Paid training and induction
- Company pension, life insurance, discount store card, cycle to work scheme and more
- A unique and beautiful working environment
- The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people with long term conditions!
Hours of work
- Full time over a 2 week rota period
- Shifts are a mix of 7.30am - 3pm, 10am - 5.30pm or 12.30pm - 8pm
- Guarantee of every second weekend off
The role
As a key member of the team you will help to maintain and ensure high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection control across all areas of Leuchie House and our new self-catering facility, Denis Duncan House.
Duties will include cleaning of guest rooms, common areas and offices as well as laundry duties. You will also be involved in assisting our catering team in the preparation of wonderful home cooked meals for our guests.
This is a varied and rewarding role which would suit someone with a keen eye for detail who is highly organised and cares about providing the very best service for our guests. Full training in provided.
About us
Set in the beautiful East Lothian countryside we are a unique, friendly and caring independent charity providing short breaks for guests with long-term neurological conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease, Stroke and Parkinson’s as well as respite for their carer’s.
We are the only service of our kind in Scotland and we aim to be more than just a change of caring environment instead offering a wonderful holiday experience, made possible by our hardworking and dedicated housekeeping team.
A full job description and more information is available on our website www.leuchiehouse.org.uk.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
COVID-19 considerations:
1 x PCR and 2 x lateral flow tests per week, face masks in communal areas, social distancing in place.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Berwick, EH39 5NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Housekeeper roles across Leuchie House's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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