Head Housekeeper

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Upland Manor Care Home is a modern, purpose-built 59-bed care facility situated in the vibrant community of Wythenshawe, Manchester. Thoughtfully designed to deliver the highest standards of comfort, care, and safety, Upland Manor offers a full spectrum of support, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. The home reflects the Lovett Care commitment to quality and compassion, creating a welcoming environment where every resident is respected, engaged, and supported. We integrate the latest in care technology and provide a varied programme of daily activities and gentle exercise, helping residents stay active and fulfilled. Our dedicated team is handpicked for their warmth and professionalism, receiving thorough induction and continuous training from our in-house trainers to ensure consistently high standards of care.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, motivated and experienced **Head Housekeeper** to join our team. To oversee and ensure that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home is maintained to the highest level and within the New Care specification. We have a **40 hours** contract available with an hourly rate of £13.20. Shift times are 0800-1630, with alternate weekend working.

**Role Responsibilities**:

- To contribute to the achievement of the Home’s standards for Housekeeping.
- To undertake general cleaning tasks.
- Manage, allocate duties and supervise the housekeeping team ensuring a quality delivery of service for the duration of each shift.
- Promote best practice throughout the team.
- Complete all orders in line with company policy.
- Complete a full deep clean schedule.
- Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment.
- Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

**Skills and experience required**:

- Background in commercial cleaning in a hotel, care or hospital environment.- Experience in managing a team of housekeepers.
- Excellent communication and organisation skills.
- Experience of Auditing and stock control and legislation e.g. COSHH.

**The Benefits**

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
- Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
- 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
- Paid DBS
- Uniform provided
- Paid training
- Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
- Excellent induction programme for new starters
- A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
- Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
- A competitive rate of pay
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing programmes
- Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets
- Ongoing career development
- Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
- Christmas Bonuses
- Pension scheme
- Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)