Domestic Supervisor

3 weeks ago


Holywood, United Kingdom The Salvation Army Full time

Working hours: 30 Hours per week 

Interview date:  To be confirmed

Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or are want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People’s Service is “Rooted in Love” our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do.

Working as part of a team the successful applicant will report to The Administration Manager and be responsible for ensuring that the  laundry/cleaning/catering  service within the home is properly maintained to a high standard including attention to matters of health & safety and hygiene regulations. For the main duties & responsibilities please refer to the full job description and person specification.

Domestic supervisor: Line management and leadership of domestic staff, quality of cleaning and laundry, exploring (with Care Staff) opportunities for involving residents in domestic activities, Housekeeping Goods Ordering delivery and Storage, general duties including auditing and reporting.

You will need good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working with older people, some of whom are living with Dementia. Ability to work comfortably in a Christian environment, operate within professional boundaries and within Older People Services Values are necessary prerequisites for the post.

You must have a good attendance record and be of smart appearance. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of COSHH, the Ability to lone work and under pressure, a flexible approach and good time keeping skills. Training will be provided.