Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper

Salary: £13.04 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

• Company sick pay and overtime rates
• Free parking and subsidised colleague meals
• Ability to join the Blue Light Card Scheme
• Wagestream – access to earned wages before payday giving you flexibility and control over your finances

Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding leadership role? If you are motivated, compassionate and hardworking we would love to hear from you.

As head of our housekeeping team, you are fundamental to the smooth running of the home for our residents. You will lead, manage and be accountable for the housekeeping and laundry team to achieve and maintain Meallmore’s standards and compliance with infection control and health and safety procedures. Above all, making our residents feel at home and an environment where they love to live.

• Reporting to the Home Manager, you will ensure that you lead and inspire your team, promoting high standards of cleanliness and infection control whilst adhering to company policies, Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Adhere to health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and audits to ensure set cleaning schedules are completed and followed.
• Responsible for ordering and stock management in accordance with budgets.
• Responsible for the housekeeping and laundry teams rotas ensuring they are relevant to the needs of the home.
• Manage training requirements and encourage development opportunities within the team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the housekeeping team and participate in meetings / supervisions.

• You will have previous experience as a Head Housekeeper or have the skills to take the next step in your career - we will provide the knowledge required if you have the relevant experience and share our core values.
• Your previous experience will come with knowledge of cleaning schedules, COSHH, infection control and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and organisation.
• Proactive, ambitious and self-motivated with the ability to lead and inspire the team.
• A kind and caring nature to enjoy the time spent interacting with our residents each day.

We believe in creating a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment where both residents and colleagues feel valued and supported. Join us and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. If you are interested, please click apply and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

Situated in Falkirk, Willow Lodge provides a homely and supportive atmosphere where specialist personalised care is our priority. As part of Meallmore, Scotland’s most trusted care provider, we consistently deliver excellent care in great places to live and work. Join a compassionate team focused on making each day meaningful for our residents.