Head Housekeeper

Salary: £25,350 per annum (pro rata for part time) with enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

Hours: 32.5 per week (to be worked 5 out of 7 days, including occasional weekends and bank holidays)

Weston Hospicecare is currently seeking a dedicated and motivated individual to join our team as our new Head Housekeeper. We provide care for local people living with a life-limiting illness, so experience in a healthcare environment may be helpful.

Would you like to lead our small housekeeping team, working in a friendly and modern environment, and make a meaningful contribution to the lives of our patients and their families? If you have a passion for delivering outstanding care and possess enthusiasm, compassion, and a strong desire to be part of a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply. Together, we can continue to provide exceptional care to our community.

Duties will include:

- Providing first-line management and leadership to the operational housekeeping team, assisting with performance reviews and ensuring effective utilisation of staff for planned and reactive housekeeping tasks
- Maintaining high cleaning standards in the In Patient Unit and various departments, allocating daily tasks to housekeepers for a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in compliance with CQC standards, National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness, and health and safety legislation
- Organising and supervising an ongoing cleaning programme for the hospice site, ensuring all areas meet high standards. This includes designing and delivering effective cleaning schedules, addressing carpet and furniture cleaning, waste disposal, curtain cleaning, and necessary fireproofing.
- Coordinating day-to-day operational activities of the housekeeping team, managing the rota, monitoring cleaning schedules, and recording leave and absence (e.g., annual leave and sick leave)
- Contributing to the Estates & Facilities Team to deliver a high-quality service to patients
- To be conversant with reception opening and closing procedures and provide cover during periods of absence

To be successful in this role, we’re looking for someone with:

- Relevant experience in housekeeping or a similar role
- Confidence and passion for delivering outstanding care
- Ability to work 32.5 hours per week including occasional weekends and bank holidays

In return, we offer:

- 6.6 weeks holiday (increases with service)
- Contributory pension/NHS transferable
- Healthcare discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme
- Subsidised bus travel with First Bus Commuter Travel Club
- Free parking (on site or nearby)
- Full training provided
- Opportunity to make a positive difference to the lives of individuals in our care
- Work in a supportive and collaborative environment

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £25,350.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free parking

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: WHC-HH