Assistant Housekeeper, Abernethy Nethy Bridge

This is a fantastic opportunity to live and work in the Scottish Highlands and be part of a Christian Community providing excellent hospitality.

Small, routine, things can have a big impact!  Our guests’ experience is hugely shaped by the hard work of our housekeeping team in

As part of our Housekeeping Team, Assistant Housekeepers help to create welcoming spaces, and keeping them looking great day-in, day-out.  You will be involved in all aspects of the housekeeping: from cleaning guest lounges, bedrooms and bathrooms, to operating our laundry, receiving deliveries and organising our housekeeping stores – all to serve our guests and maintain high standards of cleanliness, tidiness and hygiene.

You will have the opportunity to get involved in the wider ministry of the Centre, including our evening sessions with kids, and ministry teams serving on one of our events weeks and weekends (e.g. playing music, organising games / sport, etc).

WHO WE ARE

Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness.  Our vision is: ‘Seeing Lives Transformed’.

The team as Abernethy are Christians, and together our mission is:

• Through the outdoors we provide challenge and adventure
• Through community we create belonging and see growth
• Through hospitality we nurture wellbeing
• Through witness we provoke curiosity
• In all things, we live the life to which Jesus has called us

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a committed Christian, with a heart for service, evangelism and Christian discipleship, who is passionate about great hospitality.  You will contribute to the delivery of an excellent housekeeping service for our guests and staff: helping keep spaces clean and tidy, contributing to a well-organised laundry and store, maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety, and contributing to a team that works well together and has fun.

To achieve this, you will have a good eye for detail and a warm, friendly and collaborative manner.  You will enjoy working in an active and fast paced job, work in a calm and efficient manner under pressure to set deadlines, and be adaptable in the face of changing plans and willing to go the extra mile.

KEY ROLES

• Work as part of the house team to ensure that the house and other areas are clean and tidy.
• Assist the Housekeeping Manager in working with other departments to ensure the Centre is prepared to receive guests as per their booking information.
• Ensure high standards of customer service, including communicating with guests as required and being prepared to respond to housekeeping issues that may be emergencies/unplanned.
• Assisting in overseeing and developing our Gap Year team and volunteers when they serve in housekeeping.
• Maintain an efficient, hygienic, and safe laundry.
• Assist in organising and managing the housekeeping stores.
• Assist in keep up to date with housekeeping paperwork and record keeping.
• Deputise for the Housekeeping Manager during their absence.
• Have a working knowledge of COSHH and other health and safety regulations.
• Fully contribute to the spiritual life and ministry of the Centre.

QUALITIES, QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential qualities, qualifications and experience:

• Ability to work well in a team as well as being able to work independently once given instructions.
• Have high standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Punctual and able to arrive for shifts on time.
• Able to work hard in a physical role that requires some lifting of heavy items (mattresses, etc.) and long periods of standing

WE WOULD ALSO LOVE YOU TO HAVE

Desirable qualities, qualifications and experience:

• Previous experience in house keeping

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

• Living and working as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Monthly salary
• Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
• Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
• Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
• Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
• Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
• Opportunity for personal training and development
• Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
• Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
• Participation in our annual 3-day Team Gathering
• Easy access to the local area including the Cairngorm mountains, river Spey and the Moray coast – a fantastic outdoor playground!

GOOD TO KNOW

• It is a Genuine Occupational Requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
• As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure.
• We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.

INTERESTED?

Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact the Centre Director, Stu Newland, on 01479 818004 during office hours.  If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.