Head Housekeeper

The Granby; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run healthcare provider in Harrogate is looking for a passionate Head Housekeeper to ensure vibrant living spaces for residents. This role allows you to showcase your commitment to high standards of cleanliness while providing essential support to both residents and their families. With no formal qualifications required, the ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and a desire to help others. The position offers flexible working patterns, competitive pay, and numerous benefits, including discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Training and Development opportunities

Employee of the month voucher

Discounts on Shopping and Entertainment

Free health and mental wellness programs

Seasonal company events

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary, but attention to hygiene and cleanliness is essential.
• Must possess a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in resident homes and communal areas.
• Identify potential fire and accident risks.
• Support residents in various activities that promote wellbeing.

Skills

High standards of cleanliness

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

We are on the hunt in Harrogate for our next amazing Head Housekeeper. Our team members are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care. But what is important to know, is that you do not need to have had previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications - we are happy to work with you to help you become our next superhero team member. You'll be the sort of person who doesn't go out without leaving a tidy bed. You'll apply your high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness to our resident's homes and communal living spaces, to ensure they're spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. You'll also be working in Housekeeping ensuring that the linen is kept clean for residents' comfort and hygiene. You'll also have your eye out for potential fire and accident risks, working with other teams to reduce any risks to resident's safety.

Job Details

Granby Care Home - Granby Rd, Harrogate HG1 4SR. £12.45/h - negotiable to right candidate/experience. 37.5h/week.

Benefits

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• We can offer Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real Job satisfaction.
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.
• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated 'Employee of the month'.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card - up to 50% discount across 100's of retailers.
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card - up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal.
• FREE meditation series.
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events.
• FREE mental health support programmes.
• FREE workout plans.
• FREE Live digital gym classes.
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series.
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme - earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
• On-site parking.
• We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.
• Humility.
• Accountability.
• Achievement.
• Passion.
• Integrity.

Duties

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 41 Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year. Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace. Having family traditions at heart, our philosophy is actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect. We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, humility, accountability, achievement, passion, integrity.