Head Housekeeper reference: SYS-15586

Are you a leader with a heart for service, seeking an opportunity to make a tangible difference in people's lives? Care UK, a distinguished and multi-award-winning care provider, is seeking a motivated and experienced Head Housekeeper to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique chance to blend your leadership skills with a genuine commitment to enhancing the well-being of residents.

At its core, this position is about fostering a supportive and high-standard living environment. As a Head Housekeeper, you will be instrumental in shaping the day-to-day experience for residents by ensuring impeccable cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home. Your leadership will extend to guiding and developing your housekeeping team, empowering them to excel in their vital roles.

Key Responsibilities and Career Advantages:

• Leadership and Team Development: You will be at the forefront of managing and inspiring your team. This presents a significant advantage for career growth, offering hands-on experience in team supervision, performance management, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Your ability to encourage the development of your team members will be a key measure of success.
• Upholding High Standards: A core aspect of this role is maintaining exceptional standards of cleaning and hygiene. This is an opportunity to refine your skills in quality control and operational excellence within a care setting, directly contributing to resident safety and comfort.
• Resident-Centric Approach: A crucial responsibility involves understanding and addressing the individual needs of residents. This deeply rewarding aspect of the job allows you to directly impact lives, ensuring a personalized and caring experience for everyone in the home.
• Operational Management: The role includes managing rotas and budgets, providing valuable experience in resource allocation and financial oversight. This is a stepping stone for those looking to broaden their managerial capabilities.
• Laundry Excellence: Ensuring the highest standards for resident clothing laundry highlights the attention to detail required and the comprehensive nature of the role in maintaining resident dignity.
• Community Engagement: Attending resident and relative meetings offers a chance to build strong relationships and gain insights into the broader community within the care home, fostering a sense of belonging.

Why Consider a Career with Care UK?

Care UK's commitment to its employees is evident in its comprehensive benefits package, designed to support your well-being and professional journey:

• Financial Flexibility: Access your earned wages anytime through Wagestream, providing peace of mind and better financial management.
• Enhanced Compensation: Benefit from Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements, recognizing your dedication during key periods.
• Continuous Learning and Growth: Care UK champions career development through extensive training opportunities and access to an approved apprenticeship scheme. This is a prime opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers within the care sector.
• Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy hundreds of online and in-store discounts, making your salary go further.
• Work-Life Balance: An annual holiday purchase scheme allows for greater flexibility in planning your personal time.
• Holistic Support: Access to wellbeing support resources ensures that your mental and emotional health is prioritized.

If you embody the values of Caring, Passion, and Teamwork, and possess a strong desire to make a positive impact on the lives of others, this Head Housekeeper position at Care UK is an excellent platform to fulfil your career aspirations. Care UK believes in seeing potential and helping you to realise it.