Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper - Sleaford Hall – Sleaford

We are looking for a strong individual to work with a supportive team of housekeepers and to keep the home at high levels of cleanliness it deserves.

As a Head Housekeeper you will be responsible for management of overall cleanliness and hygiene of Sleaford Hall and to supervise, train and support the team of housekeepers and laundry staff.

• Maintain & prioritise the workload of, and allocate tasks to, domestic and laundry staff
• Ensure all areas of the home are clean and tidy
• Create and maintain cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the care home
• Dusting, vacuuming and washing down of all areas
• Polishing of mirrors and furniture (as applicable)
• Dusting of all ledges, pictures, high areas and skirting boards
• Dry Cleaning & Shampooing of carpets
• Cleaning of curtains and furniture
• Emptying/cleaning of waste bins
• Restocking of toiletries, soaps, towels etc
• Understand and ensure the implementation of the care homes Health & Safety policy, Emergency and Fire procedures and COSHH
• Ensure all equipment is maintained in a safe, clean and efficient working condition
• Prepare housekeeping rotas reflecting the appropriate cleaning times of the care home
• Supervise and instruct junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care home, giving help and guidance where appropriate

• Free tunic when you begin
• Meals included on shift
• Induction and initial training for the role you begin
• Ongoing refresher training and staff development and unique training tailored to your career route
• Time and a half on all bank holidays
• Refer a friend scheme

This is an integral and important position within the home and one which offers lots of responsibilities and the chance to work in a fun and fast environment.

If you would have previous domestic experience and supervisory skills and you are looking for the next step then please do apply

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job with excellent training, great opportunities and share the same Unique Vision and Values as us:

United

Nurturing

Innovative

Quality

Understanding

Empathetic

Join our team at Tanglewood and make a real difference.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £12.40 per hour

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Sleaford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Housekeeping: 1 year (preferred)
• Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person