Head Housekeeper

NHS; Lightwater; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Head Housekeeper for Moorlands Nursing Home in Lightwater. This role involves leading a housekeeping team to ensure high cleanliness standards and compliance with infection control. We value dedicated professionals who want to impact residents' lives positively.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And much more!

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of cleaning techniques and infection control.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team; excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Supervise cleaning schedules and routines; oversee procurement of supplies.
• Implement and monitor infection prevention measures.

Skills

Leadership

Infection prevention and control

Communication

Job description

The Head Housekeeper role at Moorlands Nursing Home in Lightwater is an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control. The successful candidate will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the home is warm, inviting, and safe for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the 33-bed residential and nursing home. You will ensure that all areas of the home are well-maintained, clean, and welcoming for the residents. Your duties will include supervising the housekeeping team, managing the cleaning schedules and routines, and overseeing the procurement of cleaning supplies and equipment. You will also be responsible for implementing and monitoring infection prevention and control measures to keep the home safe and compliant.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality residential and nursing care services. They are committed to creating warm, comfortable, and safe environments for their residents, and strive to deliver person-centered care that enhances the quality of life for those in their care. The organization values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

About the Home

• Moorlands Nursing Home, Lightwater GU18 5US
• 33 Bedded Residential and Nursing Home
• CQC Rating - Good
• Rated 9.1 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• £12.71 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 experienced 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

• The ideal candidate for this role will have significant experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar supervisory role within a healthcare or hospitality setting. You should have a strong understanding of cleaning techniques, infection prevention and control, and the ability to lead and motivate a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as you will be liaising with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals.

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.