Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper Guiseley Manor Care Centre Housekeeping Full time Permanent

New Career, New You, New Opportunity; New Care

Our stunning care home Guiseley Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built 72 bed care facility and is situated in the town of Guiseley in the heart of west Yorkshire, Leeds. The home provides the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents who have a variety of care needs. We offer residential, nursing and dementia care. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology, and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion, they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. New Care has had no agency staff use for over 4 years as we employ a permanent staff team to ensure continuity of care to residents from staff that know them and that residents know and trust. Across New Care all of our staff are paid the national living wage or above.

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 £12.44 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 HASTEE - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

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