Head Housekeeper

Job summary

Head Housekeeper - The Laurels Care Home in Draycott, Cheddar, Part of the Country Court Family

Hours: 30 hours a week, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 08:30- 02:30)

The Laurels Care Home is situated in the peaceful village of Draycott, 2 miles from Cheddar at the foot of the Mendips Hills. With just 21 beds, our caring and compassionate team led by Becky the Manager, get to know each resident personally, meaning they feel truly at home at The Laurels.

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY

Country Court is proud to be a family run business that's grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We're passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we've created extraordinary care homes so we're looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

ABOUT THE HEAD HOUSEKEEPER  ROLE

Within your role as Head Housekeeper, you can really make a difference to our residents' lives. Here are some of the responsibilities:

• Manage standards for cleaning of residents clothing, as well as ironing & return of clothing to residents by housekeeping team
• Recruit, manage and supervise your team of hardworking housekeepers to achieve and maintain 5-star standards
• Maintain & manage standards for surface cleaning, whilst following company procedures and standards
• Complete monthly rotas, always ensuring home is fully staffed and within allocated hours.
• Build and maintain working relationships with Managers and colleagues, care and non-care
• Help new colleagues through the induction process and complete all areas to the highest standard.
• Responsible for ordering monthly stock for the home, ensuring the home is adequately stocked with the correct chemicals, PPE and within budget.

ABOUT YOU
Do you thrive on maintaining the highest standards of hygiene? We are looking for friendly and caring Head Housekeeper to join us making the different to the lives of our residents.

• You will have experience in a previous housekeeping/cleaning role
• At least 1 years working in as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar management role in cleaning/housekeeping
• Have initiative and are respectful towards residents, staff and visitors to the home.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge or understanding of the care sector

IN RETURN

You'll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:

• Annual pay reviews.
• A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
• Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
• Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes

*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Head Housekeeper role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. 

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.