Job Introduction
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WONDERFUL NEW OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN A FRIENDLY CARE HOME NEAR YOU!
Are you a Head Housekeeper looking for a rewarding career with flexibility?
Are you interested in making a difference?
WE WANT YOU!
Pay rate : £13.71ph
ABOUT US
Our brand new, purpose-built Lancing Beach care home is a stone’s throw away from the seashore, offering stunning sea views and fresh coastal air. It’s eco-friendly and thoughtfully designed to enhance wellbeing and boost a sense of community and purpose, our residents are at its heart.
We ask questions, listen, and discover things that really matter. We come up with imaginative ways to recreate a homely environment where residents can continue to enjoy pastimes they love and find some new ones too living in a way which will ignite their spark, a sense of purpose, sustain a sense of identity and stretch the mind and muscles as well.
We are committed to making a positive difference to those who choose to live and work in our communities. We build every resident relationship on trust, striving to earn it from the very first conversation. We select kind and caring people to give the best service to our residents and exceed their expectations. We empower our team who demonstrate enthusiasm and energy in everything they do and be determined to make a difference.
Requirements:
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Ensure efficient and cost-effective running of all housekeeping services.
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Responsible for the departmental budget and tracking of monthly spend, whilst maintaining service standards and product quality
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Perform efficient stock control to ensure that cash flow is not tied up unnecessarily and that there is no unnecessary surplus stock on site.
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Carry out regular equipment checks and preventative maintenance and reporting to minimise replacement costs.
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Comply with company purchasing procedures, utilising nominated suppliers and providing feedback to Head Office on suppliers and services as necessary.
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Correct application of planning and organising in order to provide a consistent high level of service through management of both a department staff rota and an efficient cleaning rota.
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Oversee the efficient organisation of work routines for departmental employees, ensuring that all areas are cleaned to the highest standard through effective management and the Compliance Audit processes.
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Promote and monitor Health and Safety standards
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Take corrective action to maintain a safer working environment as indicated in Health and Safety guidelines
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Review and implement risk assessments within the department.
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Have an excellent knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations and ensure all staff are trained fully in the area to gain both understanding of the adherence to these regulations
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Have an awareness of waste disposal and the appropriate legislation surrounding it.
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Ensure that the laundry service is efficient and carried out in time, with care of all materials and causing minimum disruption to residents.
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Undertake environmental audits inline with CQC environmental standards
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Comply with company values, procedures and standards
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Attend all relevant Head of Dept meetings
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Conduct all return to work interviews following sickness absence.
EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE:
Excellent hourly rates – above average basic rates.
Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.
Introduce a Friend - receive up to £250 when you introduce a friend.
Other Perks include – Free Uniform, Free DBS, Subsidised Meals on Shift, Paid breaks.
Amazing Training Opportunities - We will support you with all the training you need, including NVQ qualifications and further clinical training if you want to specialise in areas like dementia and nutrition.
Anavo Group is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of our residents and will take up relevant DBS checks as part of the recruitment process.
***This advert will close as soon as we have received a sufficient level of applications, please do not delay in applying ***
