Job Detail

Housekeeping/Domestic

Job Title: Housekeeping Supervisor
Reference Number: HCPA003786
Company Name: The Salvation Army - Lyndon House
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days , Weekends
Location: St Albans
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life , Sensory Impairment
Pay/Salary: £12.25 Per Hour
Hours of Work: Minimum 35 Hours per week - Shifts: 06:45 - 14:15 / 13:45 - 21:15
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Lyndon Residential Home, situated in Sandridge village just outside St Albans, provides residential care for elderly people. Originally built as a Victorian vicarage, the house has been extended and modernised to provide en-suite rooms throughout its accommodation which is situated over two floors and made accessible by passenger lifts.

Lyndon Home is set in its own extensive grounds which have mature planting, flower beds and a lawn. Pathways have been furnished with plenty of seating and lead to the rose arbour, orchard and fountain.

Indoors there are several lounges offering a selection of venues for communal or private use. Served in a bright dining room, residents receive balanced meals with any special diets catered for from a choice of menu.

Lyndon offers spiritual as well as practical care. Short services are held each morning, led by different church members. The staff team includes Salvation Army chaplains who are available to support residents, family members and friends irrespective of religious beliefs.

A full program of activities is arranged within the home and residents are encouraged to continue their interests both within and outside the home. Excursions and special events are arranged, often with the help of volunteer Friends of Lyndon.

 

 

Why should I apply for this Housekeeping Supervisor job?

 

Lyndon has an informal and friendly atmosphere providing a homely environment supported by many long standing members of staff.

 

Lyndon has an informal and friendly atmosphere providing a homely environment supported by many long standing members of staff.

Starting pay for Housekeeping Supervisor is £11.35 per hour which increases after a year. Besides that, we also have following benefits;

 

  • Contributory Pension Scheme
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Travel Loan
  • Reliance Bank (Discount on Mortgages, Cashback on Valuations)
  • Long Service Recognition
  • The Simplyhealth Cash Plan

 Care Professional Academy benefits package (Coming Soon...)

 

What does this Housekeeping Supervisor job involve?

 

  • Help each resident enjoy the highest possible quality of life, surrounded by love, friendship and support  within a Christian environment
  • Help to deliver excellent cleaning and laundry services.
  • Provide Leadership to the Domestic Staff.

 

 

Am I the right person for this Housekeeping Supervisor job?

 

Must have:

  • Sufficient numeracy and literacy skills
  • Sufficient IT Skills
  • Some experience in working with and leading a team 

 

Must be able to demonstrate commitment to:

  • Providing a resident focused quality cleaning and laundry service
  • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness compliant with infection control guidelines and procedures.

 

Experience of cleaning and laundry services in a non domestic environment.

 

  • A good understanding of Health and safety issues including, COSHH, HACCP and Manual Handling
  • A good knowledge of cleaning and laundry systems and processes.
  • An understanding of Infection Control