Head Housekeeper

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; South Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by employer

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. is seeking a Head Housekeeper for Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough.

You will oversee the housekeeping and laundry services in support of our hospitality function, ensuring high-quality care for residents and compliance with health and safety standards. The role emphasizes leading and developing a team, maintaining cleanliness standards, and managing cleaning materials and stock within budget.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the housekeeping and laundry service to residents.
• Carry out cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Monitor standards and supervise the housekeeping team.
• Lead and develop staff to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Cleaning & laundry management

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

COSHH awareness

Job description

Package Description: Shift Details:09:00 am - 04:00 pm (Fixed Term Contract) At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you! ABOUT THE ROLE Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is deliver

Main duties of the job

As a Head Housekeeper at Avery Healthcare, you will oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service, supporting the hospitality services to ensure comprehensive care for residents. Your role includes carrying out cleaning duties per the housekeeping job description, preparing orders for Home Manager approval, monitoring standards of work, and supervising the housekeeping team. You will demonstrate leading and developing teams. The role values caring, supportive, and accountable traits. Ideal candidates have experience in cleaning, managing laundry in public settings, knowledge of health and safety, compassion, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.

About us

Avery Healthcare is among the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company fosters an enriching and empowering environment for both residents and employees. With a vision of creating meaningful lives, Avery emphasizes respect, compassion, and commitment to exceptional care. The company supports career growth and development, offering a supportive and inspiring setting across over 100 homes. Avery is recognized as a preferred choice for both residents and staff, due to its dedication to providing outstanding care and fostering team members' professional development.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details:09:00 am - 04:00 pm (Fixed Term Contract)

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details:09:00 am - 04:00 pm (Fixed Term Contract)

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Lavender Lodge Care Home in Farnborough. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

PLEASE NOTE THIS ROLE WILL REQUIRE:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.

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.