• Salary: £27,500 per annum
  • Location: Hampton
  • Role Type: Housekeeping

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About this role

Our philosophy at Hampton Care Home is to create a secure, relaxed happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly. 

We feel that those who live at our home should do so with dignity, have the respect of those who support them and be entitled to live a full and active life, given the fundamental right to self-determination and individuality within the framework of a care home offering nursing care.

A fantastic and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Housekeeping to become part of our team at Hampton Care Home.

This is a full time position working 40 hours per week on a rota basis between 8.00am and 7.00pm, Monday to Sunday.

Job
Purpose

Daily
supervision of Domestic and Laundry Staff to ensure the highest possible
standards of cleanliness around the home and a first class service from the
laundry to the home and residents.

Job
Duties

Housekeeping

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Understand how to clean the different furnishings and equipment within the home in line with training provided and manufacturer’s guidelines.

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Regularly monitor the condition of equipment and machinery
utilised in the domestic and laundry functions, reporting any problems to the
maintenance team.

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Manage stocks of cleaning and other materials required in the
domestic and laundry functions and order items as required in conjunction with
your Line Manager.

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Ensure that all residents rooms are prepared and ready for
letting and show arounds at all times.

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Be aware of and ensure compliance with COSHH regulations and
keep all required records.

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In conjunction with your Line Manager, discuss and agree any
replacement equipment and machinery which is required.

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Regularly monitor the stock and condition of our linen, bedding
etc and agree repairs and replacement with your Line Manager.

Management

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Ensure that all staff under your supervision are aware of COSHH
regulations and comply with them.

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Ensure that staff under your supervision wear the correct
uniform and use the appropriate protective clothing as required.

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Plan monthly rotas for your department in conjunction with the Manager’s authorisation.

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Provide supervision and appraisals for your staff team and
actively encourage their development.

General

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Maintain safe and clean environment throughout the building
including the stairwells.

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Manage complaints in line with company policy in regards to
domestic / laundry issues.

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Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required for the
better performance of your duties.

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Weekly contacted hours as mutually agreed with the Registered
Manager, to be worked on a rota system including some weekends and public
holidays

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To complete any mandatory training to ensure that you are
competent to fulfil the responsibilities of your role

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To facilitate in house training as agreed.

 Skills
/ Requirements / Attributes

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Previous supervisory experience within a housekeeping department

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NVQ level 3 supervisor would be beneficial

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Able to take initiative and make a difference to the quality of the resident’s environment

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Strong Communication skills both oral and written

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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

If you would like to join our successful team please select “apply now” and forward us your CV. 

We are
part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.