Reference Number: 001359
Job Title: Head of Housekeeping
Benefits: company benefits
Head of Housekeeping
£26,900 p.a. plus company benefits
Full-time - 40hrs per week
A Top 20 Care Home Group 2024!
Hartwood House is a stunning 50 bedded residential/dementia care home based in Lyndhurst.
This is a hands-on, supervisory working role. The Head of Housekeeping is responsible for supervising and auditing all housekeeping functions with the home. You will ensure that customer care and service is delivered in a consistent manner and that the home, its furnishings, equipment and linen are of the highest standards and safe at all times.
You will supervise the housekeepers and laundry assistants and ensure working rotas are in place. You will need to be able to lead, train and mentor your team whilst following the housekeeping and infection control policy and procedures within the home.
Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.
Key Attributes:
• Eye for detail
• High cleaning standards
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Awareness of waste disposal and infection control measures
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills and managing change
• Appropriate experience and relevant qualifications
• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions
• Energetic, passionate, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
• Team player, self -starter, influencer, leader, self-motivated