Head Housekeeper

We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role., Buckingham House is a purpose-built Care Home providing caregiving for nursing, residential and dementia residents by well-trained and well-led carers and nurses. The home facilitates 24-hour personalised care whilst supporting people to have their independence and dignity. The home boasts a number of lounges, two dining area, two cafes, a library and hair dressing salon, as well as beautifully landscaped gardens and patio areas. Each room is en-suite and decorated to a hotel standard, whilst each floor has a modern equipped bathroom facility. The head chef who won MMCG Masterchef of the year, has developed a seasonal menu to suit all palettes, and promote choice. She meets with the people living at the home to hear their requirements and this is reflected in her menu. Looking at ways to engage with the people that live at the home in a meaningful way is important to the activities coordinator. The people living at the home are invited to participate in
clubs such as gardening, baking, maintenance facilitated by the staff of the home. She also has engaged with the community having local Zumba, Tai Chi, Music for therapy companies attend the home. Once your loved one is at the home we operate a “home from home” feel allowing you to visit the home at any time and offer the opportunities for you to join in any events or meals. Our care plans are also structured and reviewed regularly using information provided by family, friends and medical professionals to ensure a meaning quality of life.

You must have experience of leading a housekeeping team. You'll manage the cleaning rota, leading by example. And, whether planning the week's laundry, ordering a new batch of cleaning products or reading up on new infection control procedures, you'll always have the wellbeing of our residents in mind above anything else.

We're looking for an experienced head housekeeper with proven team leadership, record keeping and time management skills. So, you'll have outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, as well as infection control. What's essential, though, are your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. So, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind., Disability Confident
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In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children


• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday


• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.


• Pension Scheme with Nest


• Flexible working patterns


• Cycle to work scheme


• Recommend a friend - up to £750


• Service recognition


• Training support and development opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Wellbeing support


• Discounted gym membership



• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.



• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage