Head Housekeeper

Gold Care Homes; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community home in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Housekeeper. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and organisation of rooms and communal areas. Experience in a similar role is preferred. The role offers competitive pay at £14.85 per hour along with employee benefits such as long-term service awards and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£14.85 per hour

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning schedules and records.
• Organise domestic staff's daily cleaning duties.
• Ensure all cleaning areas and materials are tidy and secure.
• Maintain cleanliness of rooms and communal areas.

Job description

About Our Home

Tucked away in a serene setting, Amy Woodgate House Care Home is more than just a residence—it’s a vibrant community where every corner is designed with warmth and comfort in mind. From the bustling general store and cozy tea room to the tranquil landscaped garden, it’s a place where memories are made daily. Whether you’re indulging in a fresh haircut at the salon, savouring a delightful dish crafted with love, or simply enjoying the melodies of a live music session, Amy Woodgate ensures every moment feels like home. Dive into a world where care meets comfort and every day is a celebration.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensuring that all records relating to housekeeping including cleaning schedules are completed daily
• Organising Domestic Staff with the daily duties which includes: -
• The vacuuming of rooms and corridors and emptying all waste bins
• Cleaning the glass and mirrors
• Dusting
• Sweeping and mopping floor surfaces
• Cleaning the bathrooms and toilets, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation
• Clean areas as assigned
• To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment
• Ensure that rooms are odour free
• To be aware of the health and safety statement of the COSHH statement
• To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures
• To report any cleaning materials that need replacing to the appropriate person
• Keep your cleaning area and space clean and tidy at all times and your cleaning materials safely stored
• To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal
• Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your job including infection control

Experience in a similar role/ Experience in a similar industry preferred although not essential

Benefits

• £14.85 per hour
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend