Beech Tree House: Head Housekeeper

Prestwick Care Group; Alnwick; Presencial; GBP 22.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Descripción de la vacante

Prestwick Care Group in Alnwick is recruiting a Head Housekeeper to lead and oversee high cleanliness standards within the care home. The role involves managing housekeeping staff, planning cleaning and laundry regimes, and ensuring compliance with company policies.

This is a full-time position offering training and a supportive work environment as part of Prestwick Care Group's commitment to quality care and resident well-being.

Formación

• Good communication skills.
• Experience of working with the relevant client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Genuine interest in high standards of cleanliness.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, implement and supervise cleaning and laundry provision and staff.
• Ensure staff comply with company policies.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Create and maintain cleaning and laundry regimes for all areas.
• Prepare housekeeping and laundry rotas with the Home Manager.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Thorough cleaning of all areas (dusting, vacuuming, polishing, restocking).
• Shampooing carpets.
• Cleaning curtains and furniture.
• Empty and clean waste bins.
• Liaise with the Home Manager to maximise standards.

Conocimientos

Communication

Client care experience

Clear communication

Team player

DBS check

Cleanliness standards

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Contract Type: Full Time
Location: Alnwick

Prestwick Care are currently recruiting for a Head Housekeeper. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is looking for a rewarding career within the care industry to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time for the organisation.

About the Role

We are seeking a Head Housekeeper to join our team . In this role, the Head Housekeeper is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and overall presentation throughout the facility. They manage and supervise housekeeping staff.

What We Offer

• Full training package
• Employee Assistance programme
• Employee discount card for our leisure sites

Key Responsibilities

• To plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality domestic and laundry provision, and supervise other staff.
• To ensure all relevant staff comply with the policies and procedures of the company.
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for Residents, Staff Members and Visitors.
• Create and maintain cleaning and laundry regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the Care Home in line with the Company’s quality philosophy.
• Prepare housekeeping and laundry rotas in conjunction with the Home Manager ensure Staff Members adhere to these rotas.
• Ensure all equipment used by you is clean and well maintained.
• Thorough cleaning of all areas, including dusting, vacuuming, polishing, restocking and washing down of all areas.
• Shampooing of carpets.
• Cleaning of curtains and furniture.
• Emptying / cleaning of waste bins
• Liaise with the Home Manager regarding the effectiveness of processes and procedures to maximise relevant standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• Good communication Skills.
• Genuine interest in, and experience of working with, the relevant Client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team Player.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Have a genuine interest in high standards of cleanliness.

Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.

Benefits

• Employee discount

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person