Head Housekeeper

HC-One Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a Head Housekeeper to oversee cleanliness in care homes, ensuring a high standard of living for residents. This role involves leading a dedicated team, managing schedules, and upholding Health & Safety standards. With opportunities for professional development and a range of benefits, this position is essential to enhancing the wellbeing of our residents.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meal during long shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

Group life assurance

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Award-winning learning and development opportunities

GP online service for 24/7 consultations

Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Recognition schemes for care

Refer a Friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Housekeeper with strong leadership skills.
• Proven time management abilities and awareness of Health & Safety.
• Ability to connect and communicate kindly with residents and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance of a spotless environment for residents.
• Manage cleaning rota and laundry schedule.
• Stay updated on infection control procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Time Management

Communication

Health & Safety Awareness

Infection Control Knowledge

Job description

About The Role

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. Joining HC-One offers a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

As a Head Housekeeper, you will ensure that you and your team maintain a spotless environment for our residents. You’ll manage the cleaning rota, lead by example, plan the laundry schedule, order cleaning supplies, and stay updated on infection control procedures, always prioritizing residents’ wellbeing.

HC-One is looking for an experienced Head Housekeeper with proven leadership, record keeping, and time management skills. You should have a strong awareness of Health & Safety, COSHH regulations, and infection control. Most importantly, you will bring positive energy and a natural ability to connect with people, communicating considerately and kindly with residents and colleagues.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. It is important that you can recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect and know the appropriate actions to take. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training relevant to their role and undertake additional training as needed. You should also be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues when necessary.

We provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will have access to a wide range of benefits to support your physical and psychological wellbeing. Throughout your career as a Head Housekeeper, we will invest in your development and provide additional support and benefits, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• Company pension scheme
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Group life assurance
• Wagestream for flexible access to pay and financial wellbeing
• Award-winning learning and development opportunities
• GP online service for 24/7 consultations, available to you and your children under 16
• Opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues in a supportive team
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme for support on physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £1000 per successful referral

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We prioritize inclusive practices and aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.