Head Housekeeper

Hartford Care Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead a dedicated team in a warm, caring home. You will ensure the environment is clean, safe and hygienic, supervise staff, and uphold high standards of cleanliness throughout the residence.

You will monitor infection control, COSHH compliance, and collaborate with care teams to create a comfortable atmosphere for residents, while prioritising excellent communication, organisation, and a compassionate approach to everyday

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Strong organisation and planning skills.
• Good attention to detail and desire to ensure highest standards.
• Good understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise housekeeping team to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure hygiene standards are met and infection control audits are completed.
• Collaborate with care staff to create a warm, caring atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT proficient

Organisation

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Infection control

COSHH

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

The Role

As a Head Housekeeper, you will ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times while meeting hygiene and cleanliness standards, supervise and manage team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, carrying out a direct observation on a member of staff, or completing an infection control audit, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Are you able to lead a team, effectively delegate and supervise others to ensure all work is carried out to a high standard?
• Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
• Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values ofCreating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Strong organisation and planning skills
• A good attention to detail and desire to ensure standards are the highest possible
• Good understanding of health and safety as well as infection control and COSHH procedures
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.