Job Detail

Housekeeping/Domestic

Job Title: Housekeeping Manager
Reference Number: HCPA004316
Company Name: Quantum Care - Vesta Lodge
Shifts Available: Days
Location: St Albans
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £14.80 - £15.22 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours Per Week - 08:00 - 17:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company

 

Vesta Lodge in St Albans is looking for a Housekeeping Assistant to join their team.

Quantum Care is a not-for-profit company providing high-quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity, and assisting them in enjoying everyday living in our Homes.

 

Why should I apply for this Housekeeping Manager job?

 

  • Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones
  • First-class in-house training provided from day one
  • Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
  • Company Pension Scheme (after 1 year’s service)
  • Free DBS check and uniform
  • Access to retail discounts and offers
  • Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:  

  • Hertfordshire-based Rewards 
  • Student Discount Packages 
  • Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!  
  • Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.  
  • Discounts on travel, including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.  

And a lot more...

 

Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values-driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.

 

What does this Housekeeping Manager job involve?

 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeping Manager to manage a range of house keeping duties as a member of a care team which is designed to provide a homely and caring atmosphere where the customers’ quality of life is maximised.

  • You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the housekeeping operation in the home including supervising the team of housekeepers to ensure our home provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.
  • Working as part of an integrated care team, you’ll help create caring environment, where our resident's dignity is never compromised and their independence is encouraged.
  • To ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations. Maintain company COSHH manuals
  • To maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home, in accordance with the guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment
  • To organise & participate in staff meetings, training and development and staff reviews
  • To manage the house keeping budget and produce bi-monthly stock takes. Agree action to be taken in the event of an overspend
  • To supervise and/or undertake basic housekeeping tasks throughout the home, including laundry. Monitor all areas to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition
  • Previous relevant experience together with excellent multitasking and communication skills, are essential.

 

Am I the right person for this Housekeeping Manager job?

 

  • Previous experience required in Housekeeping Management