Head Housekeeper Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
74 Bedded Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
The Manor, 11 Meggetgate, Edinburgh, EH14 1GZ
Days
You must be able to work 40 hours per week working alternate weekends
£12.38 / hour
Extraordinary lives. Outstanding people.
The life of every resident we proudly care for is extraordinary, rich in history and unique life stories. We are Caring Homes, one of the UK’s leading providers of nursing, residential and dementia care. We have 69 homes in beautiful locations nationwide and we’re still growing. And we know that genuine care is delivered by passionate people who go above and beyond to help every resident live life to the full.
As a Head Housekeeper, you’ll go above and beyond to ensure the housekeeping team are delivering the highest standards of cleaning tasks, providing a safe and hygienic environment for residents and staff, in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Home. Your love for cleaning and sensitivity to the privacy and dignity of our residents will help ensure that we can do what we do best, deliver outstanding care. After all, a clean Home is a happy Home.
About the role
At Caring Homes, we pride ourselves on creating beautiful environments for our residents and staff to enjoy. We expect the highest standards of cleanliness, and in the world, we live in today this is more important than ever. You’ll have a hard-working attitude and pay great attention to detail, rota management, ordering of supplies and completing the necessary paperwork for the team to opporate smoothly. And In return you will work in a stunning location, as part of one team of dedicated people, who love what they do. And with first class training and development opportunities and an exceptional and extensive benefits package, this is a great opportunity for the right person.
The skills you’ll need
You’ll need to balance passion for the role with genuine care for every resident. You’ll pride yourself on getting jobs done safely and to the highest standard. You’ll be discreet and respectful, able to record keep and work in accordance with COSHH, Health and Safety and Local Authority regulations.
Above and beyond
If you share a passion for going above and beyond in your work, delivering the highest standards of cleanliness and caring for people, you’ll love Caring Homes. And when you want to go further, we’ll go above and beyond for you, we offer first class training and qualifications, who knows where this opportunity could take you? And as a business that specialises in dementia care, everyone who works here is offered our award-winning dementia training.
Exceptional benefits package
Ongoing and continuous career development and succession planning
Excellent on-going training from day one and throughout your career
Salary scales and progression with internal promotions available, we are a large organisation!
Professional subscriptions reimbursed where essential for role
Long service awards
Recognition programme
Refer a friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000)
Excellent apprenticeship scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, confidential telephone counselling and legal advice 24 hours a day, 365 days a year & a Health & Wellbeing portal
Wagestream – this enables you to keep track of your earnings, have instant access to 40% of wages already earned and access guidance to help with financial wellbeing
Employee discount scheme
Discounted reloadable cards and high street vouchers
e-vouchers, access instant savings on your mobile device
Holiday discounts & days out with discounts up to 60%
Cinema benefits with discounts up to 40%
Blue Light Discount Card
Free or subsidised meals, depending on location
To apply
If you have a genuine passion for people and pride yourself in going above and beyond and with a keen eye for detail, your outstanding future at Caring Homes could be moments away. Apply now by clicking on the link or call 01206 224 119
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
