Housekeeping Manager Housekeeping Manager
Location: Ashton Manor Care Home, Lancaster
Salary: £25,927.20 per annum / £13.85 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week, on the following 2-week rolling rota, with shift times ideally between 8 am and 5 pm.
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
We are happy to accommodate personal commitments, such as childcare, during the offer stage. Once agreed, the hours will be set.
About the Role:
Evermore Care is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Housekeeping Manager to join the team at Ashton Manor, a luxury care home in Lancaster. In this role, you'll be responsible for leading and managing the housekeeping team, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors. Your duties will include managing cleaning schedules, overseeing laundry services, and ensuring adherence to Health & Safety, COSHH, and infection control regulations.
Main Responsibilities:
Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home.
Manage, train, and motivate the housekeeping team.
Ensure all cleaning schedules and procedures are followed.
Monitor equipment and stock, reporting any issues or shortages.
Work with the maintenance team to address any damages or repairs.
Conduct regular audits of cleaning standards and staff performance.
Hold staff meetings and monitor the completion of assigned tasks.
Experience and Qualifications:
Prior management experience in housekeeping, preferably within a care or similar setting.
Strong understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH, and infection control protocols.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining superior cleaning standards.
Benefits:
?? In 2025 our sister company, Active Pathways, celebrates its 21st birthday, and all team members will receive an extra day's annual leave to celebrate their birthday!*
Company Workplace Pension Scheme .
Overtime paid at £15.35 per hour
Health Cash Plan Benefits Package .
Discounted gym membership.
Employee Assistance Programme .
Access to Blue Light Card Membership .
Free DBS check and on-site parking.
Additional annual leave for nursing roles.
A supportive work environment that fosters professional and personal growth.
About Ashton Manor:
Ashton Manor is a 67-bed, state-of-the-art care home providing top-tier personal, dementia, and respite care across three beautifully designed floors. It features a variety of amenities, including a beauty salon and a cinema room, ensuring that residents have a fulfilling and comfortable experience.
Join Us:
If you are passionate about leading a team in a rewarding care environment and have the skills to manage and inspire others while maintaining exceptional standards, APPLY TODAY !
Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and support all applicants during the recruitment process to help them perform at their best.
* While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.
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