Seasonal Housekeeping Assistant

Position: Housekeeper - York

Hourly rate: £13.45 (plus holiday pay, £15.07 per hour in total). Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 2 October 2026, 20 hours per week. Working hours: 10 am - 6 pm, Tuesday - Sunday.

Vita Student's next level apartment design offers a variety of studios to suit our summer guests. We provide style, luxury and comfort to our residents, surrounded by premium amenities and a vibrant city life. We're looking for a Seasonal Housekeeper to provide an exceptional end of tenancy deep clean to studio apartments and communal areas, delivering top to bottom cleaning of vacant accommodation to meet Vita Student's premium standards and ensure studios are fully prepared for incoming residents.

Responsibilities

• Work efficiently to designated cleaning schedules and quality standards, completing thorough deep cleans of vacant studio apartments, ensuring all areas are sanitised, presentable and ready for occupancy.

Studio Kitchens & Private Dining Suites

• Degrease hobs, extractor fans and splashbacks.
• Deep clean ovens, microwaves and other kitchen appliances.
• Clean and sanitise the interior and exterior of cupboards, drawers, fridges and freezers.
• Descale sinks, taps and surrounding surfaces.

Communal Bathrooms & En suites

• Scrub, descale and disinfect showers, toilets, sinks, tiles, screens and fixtures.
• Remove limescale, soap scum and water marks from all bathroom surfaces.
• Ensure all sanitary areas are cleaned to a high hygienic standard.

General Deep Cleaning

• Wipe down doors, handles, frames, skirting boards, light switches, sockets and accessible surfaces.
• Clean internal windows, window ledges, mirrors and glass surfaces.
• Remove dust, marks and cobwebs from all accessible areas.

Floors & Surfaces

• Vacuum, steam clean and mop carpeted and hard floor surfaces.
• Dust and polish wardrobes, shelving, countertops, desks and other furniture.
• Ensure all surfaces are free from dust, stains and debris.

Communal Areas

• Clean and maintain reception areas, communal corridors, gym suites, cinema rooms, study hubs, games rooms, stairwells, lifts and other shared spaces.
• Vacuum, mop, dust and sanitise communal touch points including handrails, door handles, intercom panels and light switches.
• Clean internal communal glazing, mirrors and accessible surfaces.
• Remove cobwebs and ensure communal areas are presented to the same high standard as resident accommodation.
• Empty communal bins where required and maintain the cleanliness of shared facilities.

Quality Control & Reporting

• Conduct final quality checks to ensure cleaning standards are consistently achieved.
• Take before and after photographs as required.
• Identify and report any maintenance issues, damage, defects or health and safety concerns to the relevant management team and maintenance operatives.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Vita Student's procedures, health and safety requirements and client expectations.

Who we want to join our team

Professional experience

• A well versed housekeeping professional with experience in large, multi room residence facilities such as accommodation buildings, hotels or hospitals.
• Previous experience in end of tenancy, residential, hotel, student accommodation or commercial cleaning.
• Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Be able to work independently and manage time effectively to meet cleaning schedules and deadlines.
• Be physically capable of carrying out deep cleaning duties, including lifting, bending, reaching and standing for extended periods.
• Must be technologically astute - familiar with a variety of systems and software.
• Good understanding of COSHH regulations and practices.

Personal characteristics

• Provide a diverse and equal approach to all colleagues and residents.
• Excellent communication skills. English is the primary spoken language; multi lingual skills welcomed.
• Strong work ethic and proactive approach to completing tasks.
• Resilience and ability to navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks involving extended periods of standing and repetitive movements - reasonable adjustments considered where required.
• Flexibility: facilities open 24 hours a day, 356 days a year. Availability to meet occasional requests for time off during festive and religious celebrations.

Benefits

• Royal London Pension - Vita Group contributes 3 % of salary to your pension pot plus 5 % employee contribution.
• Recognition programmes - Employee of the month vouchers, community champion awards, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.
• Career development - Induction and learning & development programme with Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance - Confidential service offering support and guidance for personal or work related issues.
• Right to work & DBS - All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre employment checks including DBS. No right to work sponsorship available.