Head Housekeeper The Grand Care Centre Housekeeping Full time Permanent
New Career, New You, New Opportunity; New Care!
Our stunning care home The Grand Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in West Bridgford, Nottingham. The home is registered to provide care to 82 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The Grand is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents. We are in a great location and have a very good local reputation. New Care has had a 0 agency usage 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 £13.20. Shift times are 0800-1630, with alternate weekend working.
Role Responsibilities:
1. To contribute to the achievement of the Home’s standards for Housekeeping.
2. To undertake general cleaning tasks.
3. Manage, allocate duties and supervise the housekeeping team ensuring a quality delivery of service for the duration of each shift.
4. Promote best practice throughout the team.
5. Complete all orders in line with company policy.
6. Complete a full deep clean schedule.
7. Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment.
8. 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:
9. Background in commercial cleaning in a hotel, care or hospital environment.
10. ·Experience in managing a team of housekeepers.
11. ·Excellent communication and organisation skills.
12. ·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
13. Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
14. 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
15. Paid DBS
16. Uniform provided
17. Paid training
18. Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
19. Excellent induction programme for new starters
20. A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
21. Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
22. A competitive rate of pay
23. Cycle to work scheme
24. Wellbeing programmes
25. Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
26. Ongoing career development
27. Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
28. Christmas Bonuses
29. Pension scheme
30. HASTEE - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)