Head Housekeeper

Integrated Care System; Haslemere; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly-rated care facility in Haslemere is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. The role involves leading a housekeeping team, implementing infection control measures, and ensuring a welcoming environment for residents. If you take pride in your work and have the required experience, consider joining our dedicated team at this esteemed care home.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a head housekeeper is required.
• Experience in a care home setting may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily cleaning and maintenance of the care home.
• Implementing infection prevention control measures and training staff.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Housekeeper to join the team at Chestnut View Care Home, a highly-rated 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Haslemere, Surrey. As the Head Housekeeper, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home, leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure a warm and inviting environment for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily cleaning and maintenance of the care home, ensuring that all areas meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, providing training, supervision, and support to ensure that the team delivers exceptional service. Additionally, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining robust infection prevention control measures, working closely with the clinical team to safeguard the health and wellbeing of the residents. The role requires previous experience as a head housekeeper, and experience in a care home setting may also be considered.

About us

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD is the operator of Chestnut View Care Home, a highly-rated 60-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility in Haslemere, Surrey. The company is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for its residents. Aria Care, the care division of OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, offers a range of benefits and development opportunities for its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Chestnut View Care Home,Lion Green, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 1LA
• 60 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Full time - 37.5 hours per week - working on a rota basis to cover across 7 day period, alternate weekends required - bank holiday working is required also
• Previous experience as a head housekeeper required - care home housekeeper experience also may be considered
• £13.40 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Head Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. 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.

If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a head housekeeper is required, and experience in a care home setting may also be considered.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.