Housekeeper - Bournemouth, United Kingdom - Kaplan International

Kaplan International

Verified Company

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Hours of Work: 37.5

Salary:
£21,255.00 Per annum
Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose Built Student Accommodation in the UK.

We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools, along with a small provision for University and Direct Let accommodation during the summer.

Main duties and responsibilities

Clean designated areas within the accommodation building including, bedrooms, ensuite shower rooms, kitchens, white goods contained in the kitchens and communal areas
Wash walls, doors, furniture, radiators and shower cubicles, as appropriate.
Empty waste bins and remove rubbish from flats to bin store areas
Make beds, including stripping and changing sheeting, collection of laundered linen from store and bagging up laundry for collection, during the semester/short let season
Clean internal windows, where applicable
Be a principal point of contact for our students.
Communicate to our international students in clear and correct English to avoid miscommunications.
Take responsibility for the Housekeeping Induction for all our students, teaching them good hygiene and cooking safety practices.
Be aware of the Fire Safety Policy, take a leading role in Fire Evacuation Drills and Actual evacuations.
Be a leader in COSHH Knowledge in the building and be involved in new staff inductions in COSHH.
Carpet Cleaning Floor Buffing
Undertake training as required
Be prepared to work as and when the need arises, especially during the various student arrival and departure weekends, open days etc.
To act in accordance with all Health Safety policies and practices
Report any maintenance defects using the correct procedures
Deal with complaints that are received and escalate these to the relevant manager
Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with the company policy, COSHH and Risk Assessments
Adhere to the company dress code policy at all times
Be aware of material expenditure and avoid unnecessary waste or loss
Other duties as commensurate with the post

Compliance

Ensure the safety and welfare of all students and the Safeguarding of U18s accommodated in Kaplan Living. All members of the Kaplan Living team are responsible for all aspects of our students safeguarding and welfare in conjunction with the wider residence, college and company management teams.
Actively seek to safeguard and promote the welfare of U18s and refer any U18 safeguarding, welfare or support issues immediately to the General Manager and U18 Well Being Coordinator. If the situation is applicable follow the red and yellow alert process and in the event of becoming aware of a major incident follow the red/yellow alert process and alert the KI Living Management.

The successful applicant will:

Embrace the 'more than just a room' philosophy of Kaplan Living
Be a COSHH Health Safety Champion.
Have a passion for customer care and a sensitivity to students needs
Have experience in a customer facing environment
Ability to offer flexibility in working hours.
Maintain confidentiality.

Essential skills and experience

Have experience in customer service, hospitality or student service provision, ideally in Hotels or Student accommodation.
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
Good communication and customer care skills.
Capable of working with minimum supervision.
Work as a team player and pass on knowledge to others.

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Applicants must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK._**
About Kaplan Living

Part of Kaplan Inc., one of the world's most diversified education businesses, Kaplan Living is a leading provider of Purpose-built Student Accommodation in the UK.

We provide accommodation primarily for Kaplan International Pathways Colleges and Kaplan International English Schools along with a provision for University and Direct Let accommodation.

£21,255 Per annum