Job Description:

Head Housekeeper – Oakham Grange

Salary: £16.00 per hour 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Housekeeper looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference?

We are looking for a Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and ensure our care home is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation and hygiene.

As Head Housekeeper, you will take pride in creating a clean, welcoming and comfortable environment for our residents, visitors and colleagues. You will lead by example, supporting and motivating the housekeeping team to deliver consistently high standards throughout the home.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading, supporting and supervising the housekeeping team.
• Organising daily housekeeping duties and rotas to ensure the home is fully covered.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home.
• Monitoring cleaning standards and carrying out regular checks.
• Managing housekeeping supplies and stock levels.
• Supporting the induction and training of new team members.
• Ensuring cleaning procedures and infection control standards are followed.
• Working closely with other departments to ensure the home runs smoothly.
• Building positive relationships with residents and ensuring their individual needs and preferences are respected.

About you

You will be organised, reliable and take pride in your work. Previous housekeeping or supervisory experience would be an advantage, ideally within a care home, hotel or similar environment.

You will have excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and the ability to lead and motivate a team. Most importantly, you will have a caring and respectful approach and understand the importance of providing a comfortable home for our residents.

If you are looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference to residents' lives, we would love to hear from you!

Oakham Grange is a purpose built care home set in the heart of the community in Barleythorpe, Oakham. We are committed to protecting and safeguarding vulnerable adults and successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all applications.

At Ardale we don’t just accept difference, we welcome it. No matter what your sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, gender identity, religion or any other characteristic, we welcome your application. As a team we actively celebrate, support and thrive on diversity for the benefit of our residents and staff, and we believe this creates an environment of empowerment and mutual respect and therefore excellence in care.

Some benefits of working with us:

• Highly competitive rates of pay
• Great holiday allowance – increases with long service
• Flexible working/rota
• Automatic pension
• Blue Light Card
• Free parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Free access to 24/7 Employee Support/Counselling
• Quick career progression opportunities
• First class specialist tailored training and induction
• Length of service rewards
• Regular management supervision and support
• Staff forums – to give you a voice to share your ideas
• Opportunity to achieve your Level 2 or 3 City & Guilds (NVQ) in Adult Care (care roles)
• Double pay for bank holidays