Housekeeper

Chalice Well Trust

Recruitment Profile

The Chalice Well is a spiritual sanctuary and retreat in Glastonbury, Somerset. A World Peace Garden, the Chalice Well is a place where people of all beliefs and spiritual paths are welcome.

The Chalice Well Trust was originally founded by Wellesley Tudor Pole in 1959 to ensure that this very ancient Holy Well could continue to be available to all – forever. Our vision is to protect and sustain the Chalice Well as a place of deep resonance for all those who visit, from near and afar, and for all who work or volunteer there, and to work alongside all people of good will and true heart to sustain this sacred place as a beacon of hope throughout the world.

The Chalice Well retreat – Little St Michaels, is a grade 2 listed building with some parts dating back to the 16th century. It is a site of spiritual, cultural and historical significance housing pictures, furniture and artefacts that are very rare and/or very old. It is available for Companions to book throughout the year and is for the purpose quiet contemplative retreats.

We experience peaks and troughs in our workload throughout the year, and as a result require additional support for our existing team of Housekeepers. This role will be based on a core requirement of one weekend per fortnight (3 hours per day - Saturday and Sunday), but may also require additional hours from time to time to cover workload demands and absence.

The Position

Job Title: Housekeeper

Reporting to: Retreat Facilities Manager

Application method: By submission of CV and covering letter by email

Closing date: 24th February 2023

Telephone : 01458 831154
Our website : https://www.chalicewell.org.uk/

Status of vacancy: Initially a fixed term contract for 9 months.

Target start date ASAP

Hours of work
3 hours/day on Saturday and Sunday, one week in two. Hours are 9am to 12pm. In addition to these core hours, there will be the requirement to work flexibly to cover workload as required, including sickness cover, annual leave cover, and to supplement the existing team when we are fully occupied.

Candidates will need :

• The ability to clean to a high standard, quickly and efficiently in a quiet setting
• Attention to detail and presentation
• The ability to work with colleagues and to work independently
• To be punctual and conscientious
• To be flexible about end of shift timings and be able, occasionally, to cover for colleagues
• To be able to communicate effectively
• To interact with guests appropriately and respectfully
• To give a high standard of customer service

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 3 per week

Salary: £10.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Weekends only

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 24/02/2023
Reference ID: 23/01