Head Housekeeper — Lead Clean, Safe & Caring Home

Hartford Care Ltd; Ramsgate; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a Head Housekeeper at Ramsgate Care Centre in Ramsgate. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and includes alternate weekend working. You will lead the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, and a good understanding of health and safety and COSHH procedures within a care setting.

Qualifications

• 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, infection control and COSHH procedures.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the home is kept clean and safe at all times, meeting hygiene standards.
• Supervise and manage housekeeping team.
• Work with the team to create a happy, caring atmosphere.
• Carry out infection control related tasks and audits as required.

Skills

Compassionate nature

Excellent communication

Leadership skills

Organisation & planning

Attention to detail

Infection control & COSHH

Job description

Hartford Care Ltd. is seeking a Head Housekeeper at Ramsgate Care Centre in Ramsgate. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and includes alternate weekend working. You will lead the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment for residents.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills, and a good understanding of health and safety and COSHH procedures within a care setting.