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Contract type:Permanent,Fulltime35hoursper week (average),10hourshifts.
Working Pattern:Days-workingonrolling rota of3consecutivedays on and 3consecutivedays off(8am to6pm).
About Us
Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to providing excellent care with a family feel, we have been supporting older people for over120years. The charity provides care home and day care services for older people, as well as grants for older people in financial difficulty.
About Friends Place, Calcot
Due to open in July 2025,Friends Place, Calcotwill bemore than just a care home -it will be avibrant, welcoming community designed to provide exceptional residential, dementia, and respite care.
Run byFriends of the Elderly,wherewe pride ourselves on delivering personalised, compassionate care ina state-of-the-artfacility.
Located In The Heart Of Calcot, Reading, Our Homewillfeature
* Acinemafor residents to enjoy movie nights and entertainment.
* A stylishsalonoffering professional pampering.
* A peacefullibraryfor reading and reflection.
* A vibrantbarfor socialising and relaxation.
Themodern facilities are designed to create a warm and homely environment where residents feel safe, valued, and supported.
Joining us as aHead Housekeeper,you willkeephigh standardsof hygiene in all areas and follow our cleanliness and infection control policies as well assupervise the team to ensure they are also compliant.You will coordinate and supervise a team of housekeeping/laundry staffandallocatetheir daily work schedules, to ensure that the home is cleaned andmaintainedto a high standard and the laundry service runs smoothly.You willbe responsible fortrainingthe teamand alsomanaging and ordering cleaning materials.
Self-motivated and resilient, a team player who is willing to go the extra mile, you will take pride in your work ensuring residents are at the heart of our service.
Knowledge of COSHH and Health & Safety would be beneficial. You will be a champion of our values and be able to supervise your peers and use your initiative.
You will haveworked in a domestic role previously andhaveexperience in a care setting, ideally in a senior positionsupervisingstaff.
Thisisntjust a job;itsabout making a difference to older peoples lives every day.
Why Join Friends of the Elderly?
Heritage of Care:Work with a trusted organisation backed by over a century ofexpertise.
Non-Profit Mission:Be part of a charity that prioritises people, not profit. While we take a commercial approach to our work, we are not forprofitand we are committed to our charitable values.
State-of-the-ArtFacilities:Lead acutting-edgecare home designed for comfort and community.
Professional Development:Access training and career development opportunities.
Make Your Mark
This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of a brand-new care home, leaving a lasting impact on residents lives and the community.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you can look forward to a wealth ofbenefits:
* Group Pension Plan, with a 6% contribution from us.
* Generous annual leave.
* Wellbeing support through various initiatives, including an employee?assistance?programme.
* Learning, development, and progression opportunities.
* Monthly prize draw, with 3 prizes to be won.
* Retail discount schemes to make your salary go further.
* Access to loans at affordable rates, saving directly from salary and advance pay already earned.
* Health cash plans for you and your family.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Long service awards that increase with length of service.
* Refer a friend to work for us and receive a £200 bonus.
* Uniforms are provided
* Free DBS checks.
Safeguarding
Keeping everyone safe is one of the charitys?corevalues, and?is central to everything we do at Friends of the Elderly. All staff follow our Safeguarding Policy & Procedures and, if they see or suspect abuse, we expect staff to report it straight away.
Criminal Record Checks
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.
Equality, Diversity, And Inclusion
Friends of the Elderly strives to treat all staff equally and be a diverse and inclusive workplace, where everyone can be themselves and everyone accepts each others differences. A charity where everyone is equal but?definitely not?the same.
Our ambition is to ensure equality and celebrate diversity, all working together to create an inclusive workplace, which attracts and?retains?the best people. People that care and can make a difference.
We currently do not provide?sponsorship?but we welcome applications from those who have a right work in the UK.
Dont?delay in sending your application as we may need to close the vacancy early if we manage to appoint before the advertising closing date. We interview applicants as they apply.
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