Housekeeping Assistant
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Housekeeping Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Mill Beck, Fylingthorpe, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4UQ
Seasonal, flexible contract - May to October 2026 | Minimum 12 hours per week | £12.71 per hour
About the Role
Are you looking for a fun and varied job in hospitality? [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are looking for a Housekeeping Team Member to join their team! This is a live out position and the hours are from 10am until 2pm. The days can be negotiable, a minimum of 3 per week is ideal but can be more. Additional hours may also be available supporting our café/bar for those seeking more work.
As a Housekeeping Team Member, you'll play a key role in making our guests' experiences memorable. Your efforts will be at the core of our mission to provide exceptional hospitality.
Why work for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
- 10 nights free hostel stays per year for you and up to 3 friends or family
- Access to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s staff discount and cash back portal
- Free [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Membership each year
- Access to support via our Employee Assistance Program
There are many more benefits to working for [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] so please visit our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website for more information.
What will you be doing?
- Cleaning and preparing bedrooms between guest departures and arrivals
- Maintaining the cleanliness of shower and toilet areas
- Keeping all areas of the hostel clean and tidy
- Efficiently undertaking housekeeping tasks, maintaining consistent cleanliness standards throughout the hostel
- Complying with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] requirements for the use and storage of cleaning products
- Reporting any faults or damage to a member of the hostel management team
- Sorting and distributing used and unused linen
What skills and experience do you need?
- Experience of working face to face with customers
- Experience of working in hospitality or customer service (desirable)
- Experience of working in a team – can help others to achieve a common goal
- Excellent timekeeping, with flexibility to cover different shifts – punctual, can work to deadlines
- Ability to manage varying pressures, include peaks in workload demands – can prioritise, able to deal with conflicting duties
- Basic IT skills (ideally Microsoft Office) – able to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel
- Knowledge and understanding of the core purpose of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] – what [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does and how we do it
- Demonstration of our HEART values – they’re part of everything we do, and we look for team members who bring them to life in their everyday work
It's important to note that the role can be physically demanding, as our beds are predominantly bunk bed style.
For more information about the role and the skills and experience required, please refer to the job description.
Who are [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]?
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a social enterprise with a mission to enrich the lives of all, especially young people. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] does this by providing brilliant hostel stays and experiences that improve physical health, mental wellbeing and life skills.
If you would like to find out more about [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] the charity, the culture, the heritage and so much more please visit our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] website.
How do you apply?
Submit your CV and complete the application form. For more information about our recruitment process, visit the job website. If you need any assistance, please email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Once the hiring manager has reviewed your application we will contact shortlisted candidates. We aim to get in touch within a reasonable amount of time after the closing date. You can also check on the progress of your application if you have signed up to Connect - our online candidate portal.
If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please get in touch by emailing [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
All relevant checks are in place to ensure safeguarding and legal requirements of safer recruitment are adhered to. We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Job Title: Team Member
Department: Housekeeping
Locations: Boggle Hole
Employment type: Contract
Staff Accommodation: Isn't available
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Apply by: 18 May, 2026
Contract duration: May to October 2026
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
We transform young lives forever through travel and real adventure.
Because where you go changes who you become.
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Founded in 1930
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