Head Housekeeper

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Worksop; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A care group specializing in residential care is seeking a Head Housekeeper in Worksop. This role requires leading a housekeeping team and ensuring the wellbeing of residents. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and an understanding of Health & Safety regulations. A competitive salary package along with numerous benefits is offered, including flexible working patterns and health cashback programs.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded

Early Pay – access to earned pay

Benefits platform – discounts

Exclusive discount on Tastecard

Free criminal record checks

Pension Scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of leading a housekeeping team is essential.
• Outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Positive energy and natural ability to communicate kindly with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cleaning rota and lead by example.
• Plan the week's laundry and order cleaning products.
• Ensure the wellbeing of residents is prioritized.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Health & Safety regulations

Infection control awareness

Job description

About the Role

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.

As a Head Housekeeper for Maria Mallaband, you'll value kindness above all. Because it drives every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works for MMCG understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Apprenticeship opportunities available

About You

You must have experience of leading a housekeeping team. You'll manage the cleaning rota, leading by example. And, whether planning the week's laundry, ordering a new batch of cleaning products or reading up on new infection control procedures, you'll always have the wellbeing of our residents in mind above anything else.

We're looking for an experienced head housekeeper with proven team leadership, record keeping and time management skills. So, you'll have outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, as well as infection control. What's essential, though, are your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. So, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind.

Our Benefits

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
• Free criminal record checks
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

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