Head Housekeeper
Reporting into the Home Manager responsibilities will include:
Ensuring that the location is clean, pleasant and safe for customers in either their home environment or communal areas.
Ensuring that cleaning products are used effectively, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.
Desired knowledge & experience:
Previous cleaning experience and knowledge is desirable.
Use of cleaning products in a safe manner.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures including use of equipment e.g. carpet cleaners.
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Health & safety in the workplace including Control of Substances Harmful to Health (COSHH).
Desired:
Well organized with good time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and empathy skills and a friendly personality.
Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise and plan around customer needs.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is respect , therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
It is no longer a legal requirement for colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in our care homes. However, we will continue to encourage everyone who is eligible for the vaccine and booster dose to have it to protect themselves, as well as the residents and colleagues in our home.
SOU22
Kimberley Court in Newquay is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 36 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
Excellent public transport with Newquay bus and train station only minutes away from the home and Newquay airport 15 minute drive
Fantastic Dementia Street activity suite, including virtual train, social club, a shop and hair dressing salon
Beautiful coastal town with amazing beaches and strong links with the local community
As England s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you ll get when you work with Anchor.
Free DBS
Free uniform
Anchor shopping discounts
Pension plan (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)
On the job training (level 2 Health and Social Care) enhanced pay rate once completion of above qualification
Double time payment on select Bank Holidays
Ensuring that the location is clean, pleasant and safe for customers in either their home environment or communal areas.
Ensuring that cleaning products are used effectively, with instructions and health and safety procedures being followed at all times.
Desired knowledge & experience:
Previous cleaning experience and knowledge is desirable.
Use of cleaning products in a safe manner.
Knowledge of cleaning procedures including use of equipment e.g. carpet cleaners.
Understanding of data protection and confidentiality and the safeguarding of vulnerable adults.
Health & safety in the workplace including Control of Substances Harmful to Health (COSHH).
Desired:
Well organized with good time management skills.
Strong interpersonal and empathy skills and a friendly personality.
Able to work individually and as part of a team.
Ability to prioritise and plan around customer needs.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to have an LGBT+ resident group, and also BAME, LGBT+ and Disabled colleague networks. These work closely with the organisation to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We recruit, train and promote without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or other protected status. One of our values is respect , therefore we do not accept harassment or discrimination from any colleague, resident or third party.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
It is no longer a legal requirement for colleagues to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to work in our care homes. However, we will continue to encourage everyone who is eligible for the vaccine and booster dose to have it to protect themselves, as well as the residents and colleagues in our home.
SOU22
Kimberley Court in Newquay is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 36 residents. At Anchor, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
Excellent public transport with Newquay bus and train station only minutes away from the home and Newquay airport 15 minute drive
Fantastic Dementia Street activity suite, including virtual train, social club, a shop and hair dressing salon
Beautiful coastal town with amazing beaches and strong links with the local community
As England s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people, we re able to negotiate great deals and benefits for our people. Here are just a few of the things you ll get when you work with Anchor.
Free DBS
Free uniform
Anchor shopping discounts
Pension plan (4% employee, 4% employer contribution)
On the job training (level 2 Health and Social Care) enhanced pay rate once completion of above qualification
Double time payment on select Bank Holidays