Care South

Head Housekeeper

Company
Location
Christchurch, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
5/22/2025
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
Description
Head Housekeeper:

Pay rate: £12.75 per hour.

Hours: 40 hours per week, with alternate weekend working

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head Housekeeper to join the team at Wickmeads, our residential care home, located a stone's throw from the idyllic Tuckton Gardens and River Stour, Christchurch, Dorset.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people, our benefits include:

  • Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
  • Reward and Recognition Schemes
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Industry Based Qualifications


What you will be doing:

  • Leading a small dedicated TEAM.
  • Ensuring that cleaning, laundry and domestic equipment is maintained by staff in accordance with manufacturing instructions and health & safety guidelines.
  • All minor faults and repairs are reported promptly and recorded
  • Ensuring that rooms for viewing are presented to a high standard
  • Preparing schedules which identify and allocate responsibility for daily, weekly, monthly, annual and cyclical cleaning / maintenance tasks
  • Ordering stock of cleaning products and PPE including ensuring all First Aid boxes are appropriately stocked and sited in accessible areas in the event of an emergency.
  • Ensuring our home is kept clean, safe and comfortable throughout for our residents
  • Supporting with the cleaning of communal areas and residents own rooms


Who are we looking for:

Previous Supervisory Experience Is Preferred.

A real desire to create a fresh and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors to enjoy.

Happy to LEAD THE TEAM and also join in as part of a larger Housekeeping TEAM.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join us at Wickmeads.

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PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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