Head Housekeeper

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Chippenham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead a dedicated team in maintaining the highest cleanliness standards in a warm and caring environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that every resident enjoys a safe and welcoming space. You will be responsible for guiding your team, fostering a culture of excellence, and ensuring compliance with hygiene and infection control protocols. Join a compassionate organization that values its staff and residents, offering a supportive atmosphere and numerous benefits. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and have the skills to motivate others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

Higher rates of pay at weekends

Workplace pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Discounts on shopping and days out

Qualifications

• Experience in contract cleaning in various settings.
• Ability to relate to residents with care and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Organize tasks and ensure a welcoming environment for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

QCF Level 3 in Multi-skilled Hospitality Services

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Location: Seymour House, Chippenham

Pay Rate: £12.61

Contracted hours: 36.5

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you an experienced housekeeper with exacting standards of cleanliness and an eye for detail? Can you lead a small team of people to deliver an outstanding housekeeping and laundry service for our residents, whilst encouraging them to always do their best?

Situated in a quaint area close to the historical town of Chippenham, Seymour House provides superb, compassionate and personal respite and residential care for its 42 residents.

The Head Housekeeper plays a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in our homes. Leading a team of Housekeepers and Laundry Assistants, you’ll take pride in ensuring that every room and living space is clean, tidy and maintained at all times. A champion for hygiene and infection control within the home, you’ll have access to specialised equipment and materials to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for residents, as well as their friends and families.

In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing a safe environment, as well as warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.

AND IN RETURN

The Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1,000 years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.

Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• A workplace pension
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Blue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT YOU

You will have experience with contract cleaning in an industrial, business or family setting and be comfortable in an elderly care setting, with the ability to relate to our residents in a caring and sensitive manner. You might have previous supervisory experience, like organising rotas, delegating tasks and training new starters, but this is not essential. You may also have or be working towards a QCF Level 3 in Multi-skilled Hospitality Services (or equivalent) together with a working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act, COSHH Regulations and Infection Control, but again this is not essential.

What is important is that you are a positive role model, with excellent communication skills and a natural ability to get along with others. A supportive individual, able to motivate others to provide the best service to our residents at all times. Alongside being confident taking charge and being able to use your own initiative to resolve problems and deal with queries.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Head Housekeeper within our care homes, then you could be the next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.

‘We reserve the right to close this role before the closing date, with no advance notice. We do encourage you to complete an application as soon as possible if interested.’