Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

Full-time 40hrs per week, including alternate weekends, shifts can be flexible for the right candidate.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head Housekeeper to join the hardworking team at this residential care home in Swaffham. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a housekeeping team, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained.

Requirements:

* Flexibility to cover shifts due to sickness, annual leave, etc.

* Strong leadership and management skills.

* Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH regulations.

* Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead and manage the housekeeping team, providing strong leadership and ensuring the highest service standards are achieved and maintained.

* Ensure all tasks are undertaken with full consideration for the comfort, security, and sensitivity of the residents.

* Maintain knowledge of health and safety and COSHH legal requirements, ensuring staff are aware and compliant.

* Manage rotas and ensure correct team member levels are on shift at any time.

* Order all cleaning and consumable supplies for the home ensuring all purchases made are within budget.

* Provide hands-on support with housekeeping and laundry activities when required.

* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all colleagues, residents and, visitors to the home.

Benefits and culture:

* We live by our company values – we are one big family, everything we do is from the heart, caring is our passion, always have fun, nothing is too much.

* A rewarding role

* Variety – no two days are the same

* Excellent employment benefits

* Ongoing training and development; including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.

* Long term career opportunities

* Annual Leave 28 days

* FlexEarn - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.

* No DBS fees.

* Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.

* Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.

* Refer a friend scheme.

Apply today to make a difference in the lives of residents by ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment