Westgate Healthcare
Housekeeping Supervisor
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Housekeeping Supervisor – Wanstead, East London
Location: Chestnut Manor Care Home, 63 Cambridge Park, London, E11 2PR
Salary: up to £30,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday
Job type: Permanent
Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate
We are looking for a compassionate and caring Housekeeping Supervisor to join our family at Chestnut Manor Care Home. We are looking for individuals who share our values, have an interest in helping others, a can-do attitude and who will treat the people we support with care, compassion and respect.
As Head Housekeeper you will lead and manage the Domestic team to ensure the care home is always clean, safe and comfortable for our residents, staff and visitors. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an exciting new venture, we would love to hear from you!
About The Role
- Oversee all aspects of the housekeeping and laundry operations
- Manage and train the housekeeping team to maintain high standards at all times
- Create and implement cleaning schedules and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Monitor inventory and order cleaning supplies as and when required
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are met and address any concerns promptly
- Clean all public areas, corridors and lounges regularly
- Clean our residents’ rooms whilst maintaining their right to privacy
- Keep equipment maintained and stored properly
- Carry out general household duties that promote the welfare of our residents
- Ensure that residents are helped to retain their dignity and individuality
- Complete Audits in COSHH, Laundry and Infection Control
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About You
- The right to live and work in the UK
- Proven experience in housekeeping management, ideally within a care home or hospitality setting
- Excellent leadership and organisational skills
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and infection control procedures
- Strong attention to detail with a caring nature, positive attitude and the ability to work in a team
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written
- Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and bank holidays
Why work at Westgate?
- Competitive pay rates with enhanced pay on bank holidays
- Improve your financial wellness and flexibility with Wagestream; access your wages before pay day and enjoy exclusive discounts at a variety of the UK’s favourite shops
- Access to the Blue Light Card (employee discount scheme)
- Access to other discount schemes; Byond Prepayment Card (employee cashback card), Extras Discounts (employee discount scheme) and Cycle to Work Scheme
- Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 for a successful referral!
- Internal and external employee recognition schemes (e.g. Employee of the Month and Long Service) and team building social events
- Support in achieving additional qualifications, including nationally recognised qualifications
- Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity
- Comprehensive staff induction with free training and professional development
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy once we receive suitable applications, therefore, an early submission is encouraged. Due to a high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within working days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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