Head Of Housekeeping

Overview

Head of Housekeeping

£37,000 per annum plus company benefits

Full Time Hours

Rectory Court is a stunning residential home located in Blackheath. The Head of Housekeeping role is a hands-on, supervisory working role. You will be responsible for supervising and auditing all housekeeping functions within the home and ensuring that customer care and service are delivered in a consistent manner. The home, its furnishings, equipment and linen must be of the highest standards and safe at all times.

This is a full-time role but you will split your time working across two homes, Rectory Court and Leah Lodge, which is a few minutes away.

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Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• 'Spice of Life' - Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

• Supervise the housekeepers and laundry assistants and ensure working rotas are in place.
• Lead, train and mentor the team whilst following the housekeeping and infection control policy and procedures within the home.
• Work across two homes (Rectory Court and Leah Lodge) with effective time management and organizational skills.

• Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• Eye for detail
• High cleaning standards
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Awareness of waste disposal and infection control measures
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills and managing change
• Appropriate experience and relevant qualifications
• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions
• Energetic, passionate, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
• Team player, self-starter, influencer, leader, self-motivated