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Head Housekeeper

Posted 1 day ago by Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd

Permanent
Part Time
Other
County Durham, West Rainton, United Kingdom, DH4 6
Job Description

About the role - As a Head Housekeeper at HC One, you'll value one thing above all: kindness. Your aim is to create a safe, clean, and comfortable home where residents feel respected and cared for.

This 30 hour per week role requires you to lead a housekeeping team to maintain spotless standards, keeping residents' first in every decision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage the cleaning rota and daily schedules
  • Lead by example and support the housekeeping team
  • Oversee laundry for personal and shared items
  • Order cleaning products and supplies
  • Follow and update infection control procedures
  • Maintain records and complete cleaning checks
  • Ensure safety and COSHH guidelines are met; plan ahead but also jump in when required
Qualifications & Personal Qualities

Experience in housekeeping and team leadership, strong organisational skills, knowledge of Health & Safety and infection control. Must be friendly, positive and kind in every conversation and task. Ability to recognise safeguarding concerns and report issues appropriately is required.

All staff will receive safeguarding training, and you must complete all associated training.

Benefits
  • Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
  • Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
  • Free uniform
  • Nutritious meal during eight hour shift or more
  • Company pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
  • Group life assurance cover
  • Wagestream
  • Financial wellbeing & flexible access to pay
  • Award winning learning and development support
  • GP online service (24/7)
  • Independent Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to over 1600 high street discounts
  • Excellent recognition schemes (Kindness in Care, Long Service Awards)
  • Refer a friend scheme up to £1000

The role requires a full right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not offered.

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