Head Housekeeper Housekeeping - Osprey Court Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.50 Day Rate Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: Full Time Join Our Brand-New Team at Osprey Court Care Home — Opening March 2025!
We are excited to announce the opening of Osprey Court Care Home , a luxurious and purpose-built facility nestled in the peaceful Pitcrocknie Village .
With state-of-the-art accommodation for 60 residents, we offer personalised Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite Care in a nurturing multigenerational environment designed for complete resident wellbeing.
Be Part of Something Special!
We're looking for a Head Housekeeper to oversee our housekeeping operations and lead a team committed to excellence in housekeeping.
You'll play a crucial role in upholding the cleanliness and overall atmosphere of our care home.
You'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and ensure the highest standards of housekeeping are met, directly contributing to a pleasant and well-maintained environment for residents.
Why Join Us?
£13.50 per hour Full Time Pension Scheme Onsite Parking Paid PVG Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract) What You'll Do: Supervise and Lead: Oversee and manage the housekeeping team, assigning tasks and ensuring daily operations run smoothly.
Training and Evaluation: Train new employees, evaluate their performance, and provide ongoing support to ensure high standards are maintained.
Task Management: Schedule and delegate work for daily cleaning, laundry, and other essential tasks to ensure all areas are well-maintained.
Inventory Management: Order and manage inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
Quality Inspection: Inspect residents' rooms and common areas to ensure cleanliness and adherence to quality standards.
Handle Complaints: Address and resolve complaints and requests from residents and staff promptly and professionally.
Safety and Sanitation: Adhere to and enforce proper safety and sanitation procedures to maintain a safe environment.
Liaison Role: Act as the point of contact between the housekeeping department and other key departments to ensure seamless communication.
Budget Management: Manage the budget for housekeeping operations, keeping accurate records of expenses and working within financial guidelines.
Communication: Regularly communicate with management and attend meetings as required to discuss operations and improvements.
Skills, Knowledge & Qualifications: Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Ability to motivate and manage a team.
Experience in housekeeping or facility management.
Attention to detail and a commitment to high standards of cleanliness.
Good communication skills and the ability to interact with staff and residents.
Desired Experience: Care Environment Experience: Experience working in a care environment is beneficial but not essential.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group , a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK.
We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.
If you're a proactive leader with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to housekeeping excellence, we'd love to have you join our team.
Apply today and become a key player in our team!
Apply now to become a valued member of our care home family!