Head Housekeeper

TN United Kingdom; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Housekeeper, where your attention to detail will ensure a safe and comfortable environment for residents. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team. Enjoy flexible shifts, free meals, and access to excellent training programs tailored to enhance your skills. If you are dedicated, energetic, and ready to contribute to high-quality service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free meals

Access to excellent training programs

Various shifts including 3 days on and 4 days off

Lifestyle tailored benefits including discounts

Qualifications

• No prior experience in housekeeping is necessary; training will be provided.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to various responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the environment for residents.
• Oversee domestic and laundry staff and manage duty rotas.
• Conduct annual staff appraisals under the Home Manager's supervision.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently

Polite and courteous demeanor

Team player

Flexible and adaptable

Job description

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Housekeeper Position

We are currently recruiting for a Housekeeper. Are you dedicated, supportive, and enjoy seeing how the little things make a difference? Then this role is a great fit for you. Our homes need passionate and detail-oriented individuals to maintain high standards of cleanliness, ensuring our residents feel safe and comfortable. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK, we prioritize combining great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintain a clean, tidy, and hazard-free environment, including cleaning equipment and safe waste disposal, following worksheet instructions for daily, weekly, and less frequent tasks.
2. Oversee duties of the domestic and laundry staff team.
3. Work collaboratively with domestic and laundry staff as needed.
4. Manage duty rotas for domestic and laundry staff and process timesheets for payroll.
5. Under the supervision of the Home Manager, conduct annual staff appraisals and support personal development plans.
6. Organize materials and supplies for cleaning and laundry, mindful of budget constraints.
7. Operate an efficient stock control system.
8. Adhere to Company Policies on Infection Control and COSHH regulations.
9. Thoroughly clean vacated rooms for re-occupation.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
3. Polite, courteous, energetic, and outgoing.
4. Team player who engages well with others.
5. Willing to contribute to enhancing service quality and levels.
6. Flexible and adaptable to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

Experience in housekeeping is not necessary; we provide excellent training, development, and support to equip you with the necessary skills.

Benefits:

• Various shifts, including 3 days on and 4 days off.
• Free meals.
• Access to excellent training programs.
• Benefits tailored to your lifestyle, including discounts.