Head housekeeper

Athenacarehomes; Peterborough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional care home in Peterborough is seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors. Your responsibilities will include managing the housekeeping department, supporting team recruitment and training, and overseeing budgets and rotas. This position offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and caring environment. If you have a passion for care and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Fully comprehensive induction

Competitive salary

28 days of holiday per year

Free Blue Light Card

Access to Blue Light discount platform

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position managing a team.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall responsibility for laundry and domestic housekeeping.
• Support recruitment, training, and management of the support service team.

Skills

Team Management

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Housekeeping

Job description

As a Head Housekeeper at Ashlynn Grange Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring a high quality of cleanliness within the home.

About Ashlynn Grange Care Home:
Ashlynn Grange is an exceptional 153-bed care home in Peterborough. The home prides itself on the surrounding gardens that grow flowers and a variety of different vegetables.

About the role:
Leading our Housekeeping team, the Head Housekeeper is responsible for ensuring the highest service standards of cleaning to provide a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors.

Salary:
£12.06 per hour.

Shift Pattern:
37.5 hours per week, worked on a rota basis from Monday to Sunday.

Home Location:
Bretton Gate, Peterborough, PE3 9UZ.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Manage overall responsibility for support services within the home for laundry and domestic housekeeping.
2. Support the management team in the recruitment, induction and training of the support service team; ensuring training targets are met and team is competent in their roles.
3. Manage rotas, budgets, stocks and reporting duties for the Housekeeping department within the home.
4. Support, lead, manage and inspire direct reports to deliver outstanding service for the home.

Training, Skills & Experience Required:

1. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position, with proven experience successfully managing a team, budgets and targets.
2. A passion for care – we’re looking for a genuinely caring individual who will put the needs of our residents first.
3. Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

What we can offer:

1. Fully comprehensive induction.
2. Competitive salary, plus enhancements on bank holidays.
3. 28 days of holiday per year.
4. Free Blue Light Card & access to the Blue Light discount platform.
5. Refer a friend scheme.