Head Housekeeper

ADVINIA HEALTH CARE; Leigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to maintain cleanliness and hygiene in a Care Home. The role requires a minimum of 12 months supervisory experience and the ability to work with vulnerable individuals. The position offers a supportive environment and focuses on staff and resident wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible pay through Wagestream

Paid Family Leave

Free uniform

Professional training and ongoing career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a Housekeeping Supervisory role.
• Ability to work with vulnerable people and pass appropriate checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient Housekeeping service in Care Home.
• Lead domestic team to maintain high cleaning standards.
• Ensure all areas are cleaned to specifications.

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Attention to detail

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Job description

Overview

Our B Happie theme guides everything we do, aiming to create an environment where residents and staff feel valued, respected and happy. We promote three key pillars which keep our residents feeling connected, relaxed and safe. For staff, we help to make them feel fulfilled, recognised and have purpose.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and effective Housekeeping service that fully meets the needs of the residents, along with the high standards expected in the Care Home.
• Lead the domestic team to ensure that the Home is cleaned and maintained to a high standard in accordance to the Care Homes\' guidelines, in addition to the individual needs and requirements of the residents.
• Provide a high quality Housekeeping service to ensure all areas of the home are cleaned to a high standard and that all linen and resident\'s personal clothing/items are correctly laundered.
• Ensure that all areas of the Home are cleaned to a high standard in compliance with the specific cleaning guidelines and schedules and that they effectively meet the residents\' and home\'s needs.
• Respect and maintain confidentiality of resident\'s personal information at all times, including their right to privacy, dignity and choice.
• Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to Health & Safety, COSHH, and aspects of the Health & Social Care Act to ensure a safe and efficient laundry service in the home; demonstrate awareness of Infection Control.
• Check that all residents\' personal clothing and items are individually labelled, maintained in good repair and returned to the correct resident in a timely manner after each laundry session.
• Ensure all equipment used is in full, safe working order and promptly report faults to the Maintenance Officer and the Home Manager.
• Check all areas of the home are supplied with adequate housekeeping items and inform the manager of any shortages.

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 months experience in a Housekeeping Supervisory role is essential due to the nature of the position.
• As the role involves working with vulnerable people, employment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and a Disclosure and Barring Service Check/Protecting Vulnerable Groups check.

About Advinia

Advinia has been providing high quality, person-centred care, specialised for older people and focusing on resident wellbeing for over 25 years. We operate 36 Care Homes across the UK and each is led by a team of experienced and dedicated care professionals who are committed to always prioritising the individual needs of Residents.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rates
• Flexible pay through Wagestream
• Employment Assistant programme, including face to face counselling
• Paid Family Leave
• Free uniform
• Professional training and ongoing career progression