Head Housekeeper

HC-One; Penrith; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Head Housekeeper to manage the housekeeping team in a supportive environment. The role involves ensuring cleanliness and safety in care homes, leading by example, and providing training. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Learning and development opportunities

GP online service

Access to high street discounts

Free Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes

Referral bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Housekeeper with proven team leadership.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to communicate kindly with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure housekeeping team maintains a spotless home for residents.
• Manage cleaning rota and plan laundry schedule.
• Stay informed about infection control procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Infection control knowledge

Job description

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About The Role

Please note that this is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, and full flexibility is required.

In your role as a Head Housekeeper at HC-One, you’ll value kindness above all else. Kindness drives every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Head Housekeeper, your responsibilities will include ensuring the housekeeping team maintains a spotless home for our residents. You’ll manage the cleaning rota, lead by example, plan the laundry schedule, order cleaning supplies, and stay informed about infection control procedures, always prioritizing residents’ wellbeing.

We are looking for an experienced Head Housekeeper with proven team leadership, record keeping, and time management skills. You should have a strong awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, as well as infection control. Your positive energy and ability to get along with people are essential. Communication with residents and colleagues should be considerate and kind.

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. You must be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know how to respond. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional relevant training. You should be able to seek advice and escalate concerns appropriately.

Benefits

We’ll provide full training and a variety of benefits to support your wellbeing and career development, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream for financial wellbeing
• Learning and development opportunities and support for qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Access to over 1600 high street discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Referral bonus scheme up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.

About You

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About The Company

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care