Head Housekeeper

NHS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in London is seeking a Head Housekeeper to oversee housekeeping and laundry services. You will need experience in public cleaning and team management, alongside health and safety knowledge. This role is vital for ensuring high-quality service for residents in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties as per job description.
• Monitor standards of work and maintain high cleanliness.
• Supervise and direct the housekeeping team.

Skills

Cleaning and managing laundry

Health and safety knowledge

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Head Housekeeper role at Avery Healthcare in London focused on overseeing the housekeeping and laundry cleaning services to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. The successful candidate will have experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to lead and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control, and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

About You

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK\'s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees, offering exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes. We strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Additional Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Other notes: This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.