Job Description

Location: The Moreton Centre, TN38 0LX
Pay rate: 13.24 per hour
Contracted hours: 40 Hours per week
(Alternate weekend working required)

Why Join Us?

At

St. Matthews Healthcare

, we live by our values:

Passion, People First, Positivity, Partnership, and Progress

. Be part of a supportive team making a real difference every day.

About the service:

The Moreton Centre is a bright, welcoming specialist nursing care home for people with mental health difficulties. It provides personalised, compassionate, and professional care in a peaceful seaside residential area of St Leonards-on-Sea in East Sussex.

We are currently looking for

a Head Housekeeper

to join our existing team of fantastic mental health experts on a permanent basis at The Moreton Centre.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

Organize Day-to-Day Tasks: you will need to manage your daily work tasks efficiently. Maintain Staffing Rota: Prepare and maintain a 4-week roster to always ensure adequate staffing levels. Instruct Housekeeping Team: Provide clear instructions to the team regarding their roles and duties. Independent Work: Carry out duties independently without routine supervision. Resident Interaction: Regularly consult with residents to meet their needs and preferences. Gather feedback on cleaning and laundry quality. Supply Management: Order cleaning and laundry consumables from nominated suppliers according to company policies. Waste Disposal: Dispose of waste materials safely and hygienically. Toiletry Management: Control the provision and replenishment of toiletries. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records following unit policies and procedures. Emergency Reporting: Report gas, electric, and water supply faults promptly. Personnel Interaction: Deal with personnel visiting the site (e.g., contractors). Staff Training: Conduct staff training, as necessary. Stock Takes: Ensure stock takes are conducted monthly. Cleaning Schedules: Implement and maintain cleaning schedules for the entire service. Health and Safety Compliance: Comply with health and safety regulations, carry out fire alarm tests, and assist with evacuation procedures. Food Hygiene Compliance: Ensure compliance with food hygiene regulations. High Cleaning Standards: Ensure cleaning of all areas of the home to the highest standard, including grounds. Individualized Cleaning: Establish rapport with residents and agree on convenient cleaning times for their personal rooms. Deep Cleaning: Organize deep cleaning duties when required. Laundry Management: Oversee laundry collection, return, and storage by the laundry team. Wardrobe Maintenance: Keep residents' wardrobes and clothing drawers clean. Invoice Verification: Check deliveries against order forms and address discrepancies promptly. Effective Supply Use: Safely store and use cleaning and laundry supplies to minimize wastage. Hygiene Standards: Maintain a high standard of hygiene within the home, following COSSH guidelines. Cooperation and Communication: Cooperate with requests from the Home Manager and attend resident/relative meetings if requested12.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, or qualifications required.

Benefits of Joining Us:

Wagestream

- take control of your pay with Wagestream, so you can access your wage when you need it.

Enhanced pay

on Weekends & Bank Holidays

Blue Light Card

- discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more.

Staff development and training

- bespoke and progressive approach with abundant opportunities for career development.

Free on-site parking

.

Your Assistance Programme

- Mental health and wellbeing support to get you & immediate family through life's issues, problems, and worries.
St Matthews Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We reserve the right to close the vacancy ahead of the closing date if a successful applicant is appointed.

If you think you have the right skills & attitude to deliver the highest quality of care as a Head Housekeeper at St Matthews Healthcare.

Apply Now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 13.24 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Experience:

housekeeping: 3 years (preferred) Hospitality management: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person