Head of Housekeeping

2 weeks ago


Bournemouth, Bournemouth, United Kingdom Fairmile Grange Care Home Full time

Job Title: Head of Housekeeping

Location: Christchurch, BH23 2UG

Salary: £13.50 per hour

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent role, 40 hours per week x1

Join our heartwarming Fairmile Grange Care home where every sweep, wipe, and polish tells our residents you care. You will be an essential part of the team and will maintain the beauty of our home with meticulous dusting, vacuuming, and cleaning.

Main duties and responsibilities as a Head of Housekeeping:

  • Manage staff rota ensuring an appropriate skill mix and sufficient departmental cover
  • Maintain stock of cleaning materials, ordering weekly
  • Adhere to staffing and equipment budget guidelines
  • Ensure all areas are cleaned to high standards as per guidelines and schedules
  • Perform general domestic cleaning tasks such as washing floors, surfaces, vacuuming, and dusting

Qualities we are looking for a Head of Housekeeping:

  • Participate in staff and resident meetings
  • Attend mandatory training days/courses
  • Maintain professional knowledge and competence
  • Follow waste disposal policy
  • Promote safe working practices
  • Passion for a well-maintained environment
  • Desire to learn and develop within the company
  • Attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols
  • Commitment to creating a vibrant living space for everyone

Benefits:

  • 6 weeks annual leave pro rata
  • Free meals on shift, paid breaks, and handover time
  • Recognition and Rewards program
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Refer A Friend Reward system
  • Long Service Awards
  • Opportunities for career growth

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Encore is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and fosters an inclusive workplace. All candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination based on any protected characteristic.

Please submit your application by selecting the APPLY button.

Candidates with experience in housekeeping roles will also be suitable for this position.


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