Head Housekeeper

Head Housekeeper. Manor Park Care Home

• Hours: 40 per week
• Salary: £13.10 per hour
• Shift Pattern: 8am-6:30pm

Manor Park Care Home located in the heart of Malton is a brand-new purpose-built care facility now open and delivering exceptional residential nursing and dementia care. As part of the Sandstone Care Group we are committed to creating a warm welcoming and well-maintained environment where residents feel at home and staff feel proud to work.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort throughout the home.

Key Responsibilities.

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team ensuring all areas of the home are maintained to the highest standards.
• Develop and oversee cleaning schedules ensuring compliance with infection control and health & safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning supplies and manage ordering processes.
• Ensure laundry services run efficiently including washing drying ironing and distribution of residents’ clothing and linens.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to maintain quality standards.
• Train and support housekeeping staff fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Build strong relationships with residents and staff always respecting privacy and dignity.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a supervisory housekeeping role ideally within a care home hotel or healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A thorough understanding of infection control and hygiene best practices.
• Ability to work flexibly including weekends if required.
• A compassionate and respectful approach to working in a care environment.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We aim for diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as non-binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.