About the Role
Are you looking for a rewarding job where you can really help make a difference to the everyday lives of our residents, staff and visitors? As Housekeeping Lead in our dedicated Platter Farm Lodge, you will be responsible for overseeing the Housekeeping Assistants, ensuring they provide a clean environment for all.
If you take immense pride in making sure your surroundings are kept to an excellent standard and have a strong interest in adult care services, then you could be just the perfect person we're looking for. This role is on a full time (30 hours per week) permanent contract, offering flexibility with hours and start time, as required. The hourly rate of pay is £13.39 per hour.
Job Opportunity
As well as the above, the Housekeeping Lead will:
•Compile rotas for the housekeeping team and follow payroll processes to ensure accurate payment for the team.
•Oversee cleaning schedules including daily tasks and deep cleans.
•Maintain the COSHH folder.
•Order equipment and products to enable the team to undertake their duties effectively.
Platters Farm Lodge offers short breaks, respite, rehabilitation, and long-stay facility for adults in Rainham, Medway. Individuals can live at Platters Farm Lodge on a long-term basis. The service also provides people with dementia related care and support. For some people, the fun and nurturing environment of Platters Farm Lodge is their permanent home. The service is vibrant, socially warm, and inviting for the individual and their family and friends. For further information, go to: Platters Farm Lodge (strodepark.org.uk)
Platters Farm Lodge provides care on a 24-hour basis, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays. This means we value reliable and flexible staff. We will consider all requests for flexible working and are proud to be a 'Flex from First' employer. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.
Essential Skills
Our ideal Housekeeping Lead will:
•Have cleaning experience, not necessarily gained through employment.
•Be able to read and understand instructions, especially the correct use of chemicals.
•Have pride in your work and a keen eye for detail.
•Have the ability to communicate well with colleagues, visitors and service users.
•Be willing and interested in working in a caring environment and supporting service users.
Although not essential, it would be an advantage if you already have experience of working in a care home environment.
About Company
Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care settings a remarkable place to work.
DE&I
Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation.
Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.
Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.
Benefits
* Competitive Rates of Pay
* Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check
* Employer Pension Contributions
* Free Flu Jab
* Free Parking
* Refer a friend bonus
* Strode Lottery
* Staff Council
* Flexible Hours
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Staff Newsletter and updates
* Staff Awards