Housekeeper
Excelcare Holdings Ltd, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes
Housekeeper
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Excelcare Holdings Ltd, Shenley Church End, Milton Keynes
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 29 Nov | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 5550614cc2844e17b68a168ab425d96a
Full Job Description
- Supervise and support the Housekeeping Team.
- Regular cleaning rotas to ensure that bedrooms, bathrooms and communal areas are cleaned to a high standard at all times.
- Work alongside the team as and when required to complete tasks.
- Coach and mentor the team ensuring they have the tools and training to undertake their role.
- Organise and plan staff rotas taking into consideration holidays booked and ensure that adequate team members are always on site.
- Ensure deep cleans are undertaken as required on a rota basis to include floors, soft furnishing, fixtures, fittings, windows and walls.
- Ordering of supplies
- Ensure cleaning equipment is safely used and kept in good working condition.
- Comply with COSHH and Infection Control Regulations.
- Engage in meaningful activities with residents as part of the role and promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
A kind, compassionate approach. - Excellent communication and customer facing skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good time management and organisation skills
- Flexibility, enthusiasm and a good sense of humour
- An eye for detail and the ability to juggle priorities
- Previous experience in a housekeeping role -desirable.
As a Head Housekeeper at The Willows Care Home in Great Linford, Milton Keynes, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team. Along with the rest of the Housekeeping Team whose roles include cleaning and laundry duties, you would ensure that the care home is always maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and is safe and to lead the Housekeeping team, comfortable and welcoming for the people living in our care home. This maybe your next step in your career from housekeeper to senior housekeeper. Taking pride in the service you provide to the people living in our care homes will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect: - £13.30 per hour
- Hours: 40 Hours (minus 1 hours lunch break per day worked)
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave - Free on-site parking
- Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Annual salary review
- Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
- Comprehensive induction programme
- Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
- Paid uniform
- Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
- Team appreciation week