24 Oct
Iris Care Group
Worcester
Job description
Head Housekeeper Worcester
- Location : Worcester
- Salary : £12.40
- Hours : 22 - to include every other weekend
Are you looking for a rewarding career? If you are a caring, energetic, enthusiastic individual, Iris Care Group has an exciting new opportunity for (a) Head Housekeeper to join one of our well-established teams at Pirton Grange, Worcester .
Employing over 1,800 people, Iris Care Group is the largest independent health and social care provider across the Southwest of England and South Wales.
We provide innovative, effective, and forward-thinking care for adults with specialist mental healthcare needs.
With over 90% of staff saying they enjoy their job; we are proud to have created environments where our staff feel rewarded and fulfilled.
Work for us and you’ll go home knowing that you’ve made a difference .
What will you receive?
- Annual salary of £12.40 per hour
- Holiday allowance of 216 hours (28.8 days) per annum paid inclusive of bank holidays, with additional holidays for long service
- Industry-leading training
- Employee Assistance Program free 24 / 7 confidential helpline (domestic, financial, legal, health support, etc.)
- High street retail discount scheme
- Recognise Me’, our new staff benefits, wellbeing and recognition platform
- Free on-site parking and uniform
- Friendly and supportive work environment
- No zero-hour contracts
- Overtime opportunities
- Death in service
Iris Care Group also offers a refer a friend’ scheme : where you could earn as much as £1000* for every new staff member you successfully introduce.
Role Responsibilities
3 days per week to include every other weekend.
To support the Unit in the effective running of the Hospital Services Framework.
Supervising and motivating a team of staff associated with the provision of a cleaning and laundry service within Pirton Grange.
To be involved with the day-to-day monitoring of cleaning deliveries into the Unit, to ensure the Unit has sufficient and suitable materials to enable effective operating standards to be achieved.
To ensure all complaints are dealt with in line with the company’s internal policy and procedures documents.
- Daily cleaning of all areas of the establishment in accordance with the Units schedules and specifications, using appropriate equipment, chemicals and work methods.
- To ensure documentation duties and procedures are maintained for efficiency and accuracy i.e., cleaning schedules, stock control.
- To undertake laundry duties, including operation of the laundry equipment, this involves sorting, sluicing, washing, drying, ironing and storing.
- To undertake the cleaning of the individual’s rooms including dusting as and when required (as per the cleaning schedule)
- To undertake the cleaning of the unit, this will involve use of electrical equipment e.g., vacuum cleaners, floor polishers and carpet cleaners.
- To ensure all equipment is maintained and cleaned in the appropriate manner. Report any maintenance problems to the Manager immediately after a problem occurs, keeping an accurate record.
Role Requirements
- Previous experience of working in the cleaning sector or asecure environment is desirable
- Health & Safety :
All employees have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.
- Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable Iris Care Group to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment.
- Full UK driving licence
▶️ Head Housekeeper – Worcester
🖊️ Iris Care Group
📍 Worcester