Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

Oaklands House Care Centre, SO30 3HP

Hours per week: 39

Are you passionate about cleanliness, teamwork, and making a difference in the lives of others? Are you eager to elevate your career? We want to hear from you!

The Role

As Head Housekeeper you will play a key role in ensuring that the Home has high standards of cleanliness and is a safe homely environment. You will supervise a small team of Housekeeping and Laundry staff and ensure that they are contributing to the best of their ability. As Head Housekeeper you must be flexible and have the ability to manage change to accommodate residents' needs.

Only applications with the right to work in the UK may apply. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

About Us

Oaklands House Care Centre is part of the Future Care Group – a leading provider of high-quality care homes, dedicated to creating unique settings and delivering outstanding care. Our mission is to enable people to have an independent future supported by individuals who live and breathe our core values.

We are looking for someone who shares our values and our vision. A caring heart and "Can do" attitude who has a creative flair, embraces challenges and finds solutions.

Rewards and Benefits

• Employee Benefit Package – great savings, discounts, and rewards, including discounts at major supermarkets, High Street Stores, Cinemas and many more.
• Mental health support via our Employee Assistance Programme - a free and totally confidential health & wellbeing resource, offering a personalised programme that suits YOU
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Free DBS
• Free onsite parking
• Full training and Induction programme for all staff
• Working with Buddy and Mentor experience
• Fully funded apprenticeship programme available with opportunity to develop your career
• Free hot meal on shift

About you

As Head Housekeeper you will have previous cleaning experience and an understanding of, and empathy with, the elderly. You will also:

• Have a caring and compassionate nature
• Be flexible and able to adapt to changes to the roster at short notice.
• Confident in supervising a team
• Have good communication skills (both verbal and written) and good IT skills
• Be a self-motivated individual who enjoys a challenge
• Have the willingness to learn