Housekeeping Manager

Quantum; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider in St Albans is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee housekeeping operations and ensure a warm and inviting atmosphere for residents. You'll supervise a team, maintain compliance with safety regulations, and manage the housekeeping budget. Relevant experience and strong multitasking skills are essential. Competitive salaries and benefits including career development opportunities and a pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhancements at weekends

Career development opportunities

First-class training from day one

24/7 Employee Assistant Programme

Company Pension Scheme after 1 year

Free DBS check and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Refer a friend scheme of £500

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in housekeeping is essential.
• Ability to supervise a team and manage a housekeeping budget.
• Understanding of COSHH Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage all housekeeping operations and supervise housekeepers.
• Create a caring environment and maintain residents' dignity.
• Ensure compliance with cleaning guidelines and regulations.
• Participate in staff training and development.

Skills

Excellent multitasking

Strong communication skills

Job description

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We are looking to recruit the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

Responsibilities

• You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the housekeeping operation in the home including supervising the team of housekeepers to ensure our home provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• Working as part of an integrated care team, you'll help create caring environment, where our resident's dignity is never compromised and their independence is encouraged.
• To ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations. Maintain company COSHH manuals
• To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, in accordance with the guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment
• To organise & participate in staff meetings, training and development and staff reviews
• To manage the house keeping budget and produce bi‑monthly stock takes. Agree action to be taken in the event of an overspend
• To supervise and/or undertake basic housekeeping tasks throughout the home, including laundry. Monitor all areas to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition

Previous relevant experience together with excellent multitasking and communication skills, are essential.

If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays
• Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones
• First class in house training provided from day one
• Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years' service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and offers
• Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral