About this role
Job summary Join Avery Healthcare as a Head Housekeeper at Braintree Mews Care Home. As an integral part of our team, you'll oversee the housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained. Situated in Braintree, this role offers a permanent position with competitive pay at £13.75 per hour. You'll work on a fortnightly rota, varying between four and five shifts per week. Avery Healthcare is dedicated to supporting its teams, providing a compassionate environment for personal growth and development. Together, we create meaningful experiences for our residents and staff, fostering a supportive culture.
Main duties of the job Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Other responsibilities will include: carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description; preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits; monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards; supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.
About us Avery Healthcare is a leader in luxury elderly care services within the UK, running over 100 care homes offering exceptional care and support. Our mission is to enrich the lives of our residents in their later years, providing a warm, nurturing environment. Avery is recognized for fostering a working atmosphere where employees are valued and empowered. We are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff, ensuring that each team member feels respected and supported. Avery Healthcare is committed to professional development, providing opportunities for learning and career growth within an inspiring culture.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Shift details;Week 1: 4 shifts Week 2: 5 shifts
At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper at Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.
Other responsibilities will include:
Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description. Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits. Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards. Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.
ABOUT YOU
To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.
Our ideal candidate must have:
Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting. Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents. Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
ABOUT AVERY
At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.
Please note this role will require:
A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting; knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments; demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents; ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.
Address Avery Healthcare
Braintree
CM7 5SE
Employer's website https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)