Housekeeping Team Leader

gobecare; Woodside Farm; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Competitive pay (£14/hour)

Training & development

Company uniform

Free parking on-site

Workplace pension scheme

Job summary

gobecare is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader in Scotland to oversee daily housekeeping operations within our care homes. You will ensure infection control standards are met, supervise staff, and coordinate with the care team to maintain a clean, safe, and dignified environment for residents.

The role involves leading inspections, managing supplies, and maintaining IPC standards, with full-time shifts and support for training and career development.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team in a care setting.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control standards.
• Experience with audits and inspections within a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspections to review housekeeping, laundry and IPC standards.
• Manage stock control and ordering of cleaning supplies.
• Ensure IPC standards are maintained across services as IPC champion.
• Oversee waste management including external bin areas and smoking areas.
• Record and monitor audits and inspections using the electronic system.
• Maintain housekeeping and laundry trolleys and equipment in good condition.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Staff supervision

Auditing

Tools

Electronic records system

Job description

As one of Scotland’s leading care providers, we are committed to delivering the highest quality of service and ensuring that independence, privacy, dignity, respect and reablement is at the heart of everything we do. All our staff are highly trained, knowledgeable, empathetic and maintain a stringent and uncompromising standard of care which exceeds both company and industry standards"

Currently, we are looking to attract an experienced Housekeeping Team Leader, looking to undertake duties related to the daily delivery of personal care and support to the people who use our services in a person centred and holistic manner, in accordance with agreed programmes of care under the guidance of senior staff.

What We Can Offer You:

• * Flexible, Full-Time Shifts, 40 Hours Per Week
• * Excellent Rate of Pay: £14 per hour
• Training & Career Development Opportunities
• Fantastic induction, training, and ongoing support to develop your skills and knowledge within the care industry
• Company Uniform
• Free Parking On-Site
• Workplace Pension Scheme

The Role:

To undertake duties related to the daily delivery of the operations team, in relation to infection control and cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities:

• To carry out support inspections throughout the care homes, to review Housekeeping / Laundry and infection control standards.
• Carry out spot checks with regard to stock control and the ordering of cleaning / laundry supplies.
• Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping teams are maintaining infection prevention and control within the services as the group IPC champion.
• Ensure the waste management within the service is managed effectively including the external bin areas, entrances and exits to the services including smoking areas and the smoke bin.
• Record and monitor audits, visits and documents on our electronic system.
• Ensure that services are carrying out deep cleans in line with the schedule.
• Ensuring that the housekeeping and Laundry trolleys within the service are clean and well maintained.
• Ensuring that the Housekeeping rota provides satisfactory cover to meet the demands of the service.
• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures
• Work with the Home Manager & Housekeeping team in the service proactively
• Participate in audits and inspections with the winder support team
• Participate in weekly Catch up meetings with the General Manager
• Prepare reports on inspections carried out
• Maintain oversight of laundry services to ensure that IPC standards are being maintained including the management of identification of personal items.
• Ensure a safe and caring environment for the people who use our service
• To work as an effective team member to drive quality standards
• To co-operate with other professionals, residents and relatives to achieve the best possible outcome for each resident.
• To attend and complete training as required to update skills and maintain a complete record of training.
• To attend staff meetings and actively support the development of the Group.
• To read and be aware of the policies and procedures of the organisation.
• To participate in the induction of service based new housekeeping team members
• Participate in the participation of supervisions and appraisals of the Housekeeping team.
• Provide cover in the absence of a Service based Housekeeping Team Leader.
• To maintain a safe environment for residents, visitors and colleagues through an awareness of the statutory requirements for fire, health and safety, and manual handling.
• To undertake any other activities which may be deemed necessary by the General Manager.