Beech Tree House: Head Housekeeper Prestwick Care

Prestwick Care Group; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training package

Employee Assistance programme

Employee discount card for our leisure

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Alnwick is recruiting a Head Housekeeper. You will lead and supervise the housekeeping team, maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the facility, and oversee laundry operations.

The role offers full-time hours and a rewarding career in the care sector, with training and employee benefits. You will work closely with the Home Manager to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills with residents, families, and staff.
• Genuine interest in, and experience of, working with the relevant client group.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the team.
• Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration abilities.
• Satisfactory DBS check.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and implement housekeeping and laundry provision.
• Ensure staff comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for residents, staff and visitors.
• Create cleaning and laundry schedules for all care home areas.
• Prepare rotas with the Home Manager and monitor adherence.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Perform thorough cleaning of all areas, including carpets, curtains and waste management.
• Liaise with the Home Manager to optimise processes and standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Client care experience

Interpersonal communication

Team player

Satisfactory DBS check

High cleanliness standards

Job description

Full job description

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