Head housekeeper

Head Housekeeper When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Head Housekeeper Care home: Park View Hours of work: 25-30 hours per week About Runwood Homes: At Runwood Homes we are proud of our reputation as a successful and growing care homes group. At a time when the industry is under intense scrutiny our continued success stems from the consistent quality of care we provide. Our skilled and motivated staff teams are dedicated in giving attention to detail with every resident, day care and respite care client we serve. Runwood Homes Group invests heavily in internal, external, and e.training programmes for our staff at every level. As we move forward our reputation for providing innovative care for people living with dementia continues to grow. Job Overview: We are recruiting for an experienced Housekeeper to supervise the day to day running of the Domestic Staff, working within the team to ensure a high degree of cleanliness in all areas of the care home. To organise day to day work requirements and set required standards against which work will be checked, in accordance with correct procedures on an lsquo;as and lsquo;when rsquo; required basis. To carry out the necessary housekeeping duties ensuring that the home remains clean and homely at all times, this includes the care of linen and service users personal laundry, making beds and ensuring service users bedrooms are clean and tidy and to assist with any other housekeeping duty that may arise. To ensure that the kitchen area is cleaned including laying and cleaning tables, washing up and ensuring that food preparation areas hygienically cleaned and maintained. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by applicant. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of adults. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Experience / Qualification: * NVQ Health and Safety * COSHH * Previous experience in a similar role within a Care Home environment preferred. Benefits: * Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to develop your career. * Uniform provided * 28 days annual leave * Pension scheme You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where one of our team can help you