Head Housekeeper

Porthaven group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper to lead a team in providing exceptional cleanliness and hygiene in a care home environment. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives while ensuring the highest standards are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a keen attention to detail, with the ability to manage budgets and adhere to health and safety regulations. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers training and development opportunities to enhance your career in the care sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Refer a Friend Bonus

Colleague Discounts

FlexEarn

Employee Assistance Programme

GP Online

Training and development opportunities

Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team in a social care or hospital setting.
• Professional approach with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Manage budget and oversee the handling of cleaning chemicals.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Tools

Cleaning Chemicals Management

Job description

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About The Role

Make a difference to people's lives every day with a rewarding career at Porthaven Care Homes. Whether you are new to the care sector or have experience, working within a Porthaven care home can be incredibly fulfilling.

As a Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making our home warm and inviting. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents. The role requires excellent attention to detail and the leadership skills to ensure your team are performing at their best.

You will also oversee the purchase, consumption and handling of cleaning chemicals, manage a budget and be able to adhere to health and safety requirements and the latest infection prevention and control policies and procedures.

About You

You must have previous experience of leading a housekeeping team, ideally within a social care or hospital environment. You will be highly motivated, professional in your approach and have excellent communication skills. We are looking for individuals with a genuine warm and friendly manner and who can multitask where necessary.

The successful candidate will be subject to the provision of satisfactory references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and they must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.

What Porthaven Offers

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform provided

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Laundry and Drycleaning Services