Head Housekeeper

Job description

About

We are looking for a Head Housekeeper / Domestic Lead to join our care home team. As part of TLC Care, we take pride in delivering the highest standards of care while respecting each resident’s choices, preferences and individual needs, creating a welcoming and comfortable environment for residents and team members alike.

This is a hands-on leadership role, with regular practical duties in both housekeeping and laundry. Alongside leading and supporting the team, you will personally undertake daily cleaning duties, including cleaning residents’ bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms and communal areas, as well as washing, drying, ironing and caring for residents’ clothing and the Home’s linen.

You will lead by example, combining these practical duties with your responsibilities as Head Housekeeper / Domestic Lead. These include organising daily workloads, monitoring cleaning and laundry standards, supporting and training team members, managing supplies and ensuring compliance with infection prevention and control and health and safety procedures. Working closely with the wider care home team, you will help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment while respecting residents’ privacy, dignity and belongings.

Why join the team at TLC Care?

TLC Care's values of Truth, Love and Compassion are embedded in everything we do. Our people are our core asset and we work hard to engage with team members and maintain our homes as preferred places of work. We look for team members who share our values and are passionate about their work and can deliver excellent standards.

Benefits of joining TLC Care

• Competitive rates of pay

• Pension Scheme

• Excellent working environment

• Clear development plans – opportunities for career progression

• Our own Learning Academy including development programmes and clinical training

• Support from a highly qualified management team

• Free Uniform

• Free meals

• Discounts at 2000 high street retailers

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounted Health Cash Plans

• 28 days holiday per year

 

A genuine interest in working within a care environment.

Previous supervisory experience in a housekeeping environment

Good understanding of housekeeping duties.

Good communication skills

Team Player

High level cleaning standards