Head Housekeeper

Care South; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity in social care is seeking a Head Housekeeper for St Ives House in Ashley Heath. This role involves leading a dedicated cleaning team, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and comfort for residents, while also managing laundry and cleaning operations. Benefits include employee recognition programs and the chance to make a positive impact in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Desire to create a welcoming environment for residents and staff.
• Ability to lead and participate in the housekeeping team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of Housekeepers.
• Maintain cleaning and laundry standards in line with health and safety.
• Prepare cleaning schedules and order cleaning supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

About The Role

Head Housekeeper

Location: St Ives House, Horton Road, Ashley Heath, BH24 2EE

Pay rate: £12.35 - £12.75 per hour.

Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week (to include alternate weekends)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Housekeeper to join the team at St Ives House - our beautiful residential care home in Ashley Heath.This home is set in stunning scenery near to the New Forest and market town of Ringwood

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on thereward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Leading a small, dedicated team of Housekeepers - providing direction and support
• Ensuring that cleaning, laundry and domestic equipment is maintained - and in line with health & safety guidelines
• All minor faults & repairs to equipment are reported promptly
• Ensuring that show rooms for viewing are presented to a high standard
• Preparing schedules which identify and allocate responsibility for daily, weekly & monthly cleaning tasks
• Ordering stock of cleaning products & PPE including ensuring allFirst Aid boxes are appropriately stocked and sited in accessible areas
• Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable throughout for all our residents
• Responsible for our laundry area of the home
• Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas, office space and residents own rooms/bathrooms

Who are we looking for:

Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

A real desire to create a fresh and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors to enjoy.

Happy toLEAD THE TEAMand also join in as part of a larger Housekeeping team.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join us at St Ives House!

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on01202712448.