Head Housekeeper

HC-One Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HC-One is seeking a compassionate Head Housekeeper dedicated to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for residents in our care homes. The role includes managing cleaning staff and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. This full-time position offers training, support, and various benefits to enhance your well-being, with a focus on kindness in care.

Benefits

Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG

Free uniform

Nutritious meals during shifts

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Colleague discounts at over 1600 stores

Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Housekeeper or similar role.
• Proven team leadership and management skills.
• Outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure home cleanliness and manage cleaning rota.
• Lead the team by example and oversee laundry planning.
• Stay updated on infection control procedures.

Skills

Team Leadership

Time Management

Health & Safety Awareness

Infection Control Knowledge

Communication Skills

Job description

About The Role

Please note that this is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, full flexibility is required.

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 single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. By joining HC-One you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

As a Head Housekeeper, you will ensure that the home remains spotless for our residents. You’ll manage the cleaning rota, lead by example, plan weekly laundry, 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 team leadership, record keeping, and time management skills. You should have outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, as well as infection control. Your positive energy and ability to communicate kindly and considerately are essential.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. You should be able to recognize signs of abuse, harm, or neglect, and know how to respond appropriately. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training and undertake additional related training. You should be able to seek advice and report concerns, escalating issues if necessary.

We’ll provide full training, offering a great opportunity to learn new skills. In return, you will enjoy a variety of benefits supporting your physical and psychological wellbeing, including:

• Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications.
• Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
• Free uniform
• Nutritious meals 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
• Learning and development opportunities with qualifications
• GP online service for you and your children under 16
• Learning from experienced colleagues
• Colleague discounts at over 1600 high street stores
• Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical, mental, and financial issues
• Recognition schemes like ‘Kindness in Care’ and Long Service Awards
• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral

We are committed to inclusive working practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We aim for a quick onboarding process from offer to start date.