Regional Housekeeper

Cygnet have created an exciting role for a Regional Housekeeper that will support and oversee 4 West Yorkshire healthcare services. Leading a team of housekeepers, you will be responsible for driving best practice, ensuring compliance and high standards of cleanliness across sites who support some of societys most vulnerable people. Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. You will be working 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm) but some work may be required according to service demand. This role will predominately be based at Cygnet Hospital Wyke. Cygnet Hospital Wyke provides a comprehensive pathway of acute admissions services for men. Our team works closely and collaboratively with service users, their families and the referrer to provide a seamless pathway
from referral to discharge. Our acute service works to assess and manage risk factors, allowing us as a hospital to work successfully and robustly with individuals posing a higher level of complexity and challenge and who present a risk to themselves and others. Your role will include: Direct competency assessment of the housekeeping team members Leadership of all housekeeping teams Oversight of lead housekeepers and their teams compliance with expected cleaning standards Direct line management of lead housekeepers Prepares and presents compliance reports for clinical governance meetings Delivers planned and adhoc training as required Works closely with and supports IPC leads with achieving expected standards as per national guidance Oversight of the recruitment and competency based induction of new HK team members Any other duties necessary for the successful performance of the role. Hold self to high standards which are modelled to others Promotes and facilitates the creation of a

care environment which they would be happy for their loved one to be cared for in Essential Criteria: Full UK Clean Driving Licence Detail conscious & organised Able to work quickly whilst maintaining accuracy Supportive and flexible Great communication skills Ability to multi-task & organised Resilient Excellent customer service skills Effective team worker Why Cygnet? Well offer you An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Free Health Cash plan 24 hours free GP support line Free life assurance cover Free eye tests Car lease discounts Discounted gym membership Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover Pension scheme Employee NHS - discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks Ready to make a positive change?Please click on the apply now link below or send your CV to