Head Housekeeper

Location

Hatfield Peverel, Essex | United Kingdom

Job description

Please do not apply if:

• You have no experience as a Domestic Assistant
• If you require sponsorship
• If you can only work 20hrs due to your current sponsorship
  

About the Home:

Tucked away near Hatfield Peverel, Peverel Green Care Home is a serene oasis where up to 60 cherished elders find more than just care—they discover a vibrant community. Whether it's the gentle hum of arts & crafts sessions, the rhythmic beats of dance classes, or the tranquil views from private terraces, Peverel Green seamlessly blends personalized care with a rich tapestry of experiences. From the lush gardens to the cozy lounges, every corner whispers a promise: at Peverel Green every day is a journey of joy, connection, and heart-warming memories. Welcome to a place where every resident is family.

We are looking for full time Head Housekeeper to Join our team.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that the Domestic Staff maintain the cleaning and hygienic standards of the Home. He/She will keep a high standard of appearance to contribute to the quality of care and lifestyle afforded to each client. This is particularly applicable to each client's privacy and dignity and in respect of each client's personal possessions. 

The key role would be to maintain the cleanliness of the Home to a very high standard. By organising the Domestic Staff is such a way to achieve the high standard provided by the Home. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all rooms that are vacated are thoroughly cleaned
• Ensuring that all records relating to housekeeping including cleaning schedules are completed daily
• Organising Domestic Staff with the daily duties which includes: - 
• The vacuuming of rooms and corridors and emptying all waste bins 

• Cleaning the glass and mirrors 
• Dusting
• Sweeping and mopping floor surfaces 
• Cleaning the bathrooms and toilets, with particular attention to guidelines for the control of germs and infestation 
• Clean areas as assigned 

• To clean all allocated rooms including furniture, fittings, fabric, carpets and equipment 
• Ensure that rooms are odour free 
• To be aware of the health and safety statement of the COSHH statement 
• To report any malfunction of equipment or fittings that require maintenance or cannot be kept to standard through normal cleaning procedures 
• To report any cleaning materials that need replacing to the appropriate person 

• Keep your cleaning area and space clean and tidy at all times and your cleaning materials safely stored 
• To deal with the waste bags and their prescribed disposal 
• Be familiar with the required care standards regulations governing your job including infection control 

Tasks and responsibilities within your area of capability may vary occasionally depending upon the needs of the business. You may be asked to undertake a variation of your normal routine to mee t these needs. Your enthusiasm and flexibility will be appreciated. 

Our benefits include:

• Salary from £12.50 per hour 
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend

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Salary

£12.5 per hour