Support Worker

Cygnet Group; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the housekeeping team at their facility in Camden Town. The role involves maintaining high cleanliness standards, supervising staff, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in a care setting, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits including a company pension scheme and health support programs.

Benefits

Annual holiday entitlement

Free shuttle bus service from Sevenoaks train station

Employee Discount Scheme

Support for staff health and wellbeing

DBS paid

Apprenticeship scheme

Subsidised meals

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance scheme

Smart Health Toolkit

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic work in a care/hospital setting.
• COSHH and Health & Safety Training.
• Experience in managing or leading a team.
• Friendly, conscientious and a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all housekeeping services are maintained to a high standard.
• Provide a cleaning and general housekeeping service.
• Conduct regular staff supervision.
• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning regimes.
• Replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Employ safe working practices and adhere to health and safety procedures.
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• Monitor the level of service provided against the agreed standards for the department and perform audits of operational activities when required.

Job description

Overview

Cygnet Hospital Godden Green provides specialist acute and PICU services for women. We are looking for an experienced Housekeeping Supervisor to provide hands-on general cleaning and housekeeping duties at the Hospital as well as leading the housekeeping team, which will include regular staff supervision, rota management, time sheets, sickness records and annual leave requests. You will work 35 per week across 7 days, with shift times from 8am to 3pm, including working every other weekend. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others – every day.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all housekeeping services are maintained to a high standard
• Provide a cleaning and general housekeeping service
• Conduct regular staff supervision
• Ensure the site maintains a high level of cleanliness
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning regimes
• Replenish stock and ensure that equipment is clean and well maintained
• Employ safe working practices and adhere to health and safety procedures
• Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations
• Monitor the level of service provided against the agreed standards for the department and perform audits of operational activities when required

Requirements

• Experience in housekeeping or domestic work in a care/hospital setting
• COSHH and Health & Safety Training
• Experience in managing or leading a team
• Friendly, conscientious and a positive attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidential information

What we offer

• Annual holiday entitlement
• Free shuttle bus service from Sevenoaks train station for those commuting using public transport
• Employee Discount Scheme
• A package of support for staff health and wellbeing
• DBS paid
• Opportunity to undertake further learning with our apprenticeship scheme
• Subsidised meals
• Company pension scheme
• Company paid Life Assurance scheme
• Smart Health Toolkit – providing fitness programmes, nutrition consultation and health cash plan

Application process

1. Step 1: Application Submission – Your application is received and reviewed by our recruitment team.
2. Step 2: Automated Confirmation – You'll receive an automated email confirming receipt of your application.
3. Step 3: Application Review – We carefully review applications, considering factors like visa status, location, and experience.
4. Step 4: Initial Screening – If your application is suitable, you'll be contacted by the recruiter to arrange a telephone screening call.
5. Step 5: Interview – If you meet the screening criteria, you'll be invited for an interview, which normally takes place in person at the site you're applying to.
6. Step 6: Feedback and Offer – Following the interview, you'll receive feedback, and if successful, a verbal job offer that will be followed up with a written job offer and onboarding information.

Notes: Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. Benefits and rewards include NHS staff discounts and on-site facilities such as free meals and parking. Plan your commute and consider our additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.