Job Description:
Job Title: Head Housekeeper Location: Richmond Village, Bridge Meadow Way, NN4 5EB Salary range: £27,864pa & Excellent Benefits
Contract: Permanent - 40hrs Shift Pattern: 8-6 pm - 5 days from 7 We make health happen
At Bupa, we offer essential support when it matters most. Richmond Village Northampton provides luxury retirement living with personalized care that promotes independence and honours individual choice, allowing our residents to live their best lives. Our Head Housekeeper is the maestro of cleanliness and comfort, orchestrating a team dedicated to creating a warm, spotless, and inviting atmosphere for our cherished residents. With a keen eye for detail and a nurturing touch, they ensure every nook and cranny reflects the joy and care of our vibrant retirement community.
You'll help us make health happen by:
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
This role is a hands-on position that involves close collaboration
with the housekeeping and laundry team, under the supervision of the
Head of Hospitality. Key responsibilities encompass team development,
scheduling, stock management, and serving as the primary contact for
residents and their families. The role carries the overarching
responsibility for the cleanliness and aesthetic upkeep of the
retirement village's interior, as well as ensuring a safe working
environment. Proficiency in preparing show suites and rooms to a high
standard is preferred.
A background in team management,
familiarity with cleaning agents, proficiency in operating cleaning
machinery, and experience in a care setting would be beneficial. You
should be organized, self-driven, and capable of independent
initiative. A meticulous attention to detail and a sense of pride in
your work are essential. Excellent communication skills are required,
along with a considerate nature and adaptability, especially when
collaborating with the team.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:
Why Bupa?
We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
Time Type:
Full time
Job Area:
Care Home - Care support
Locations:
Richmond Northampton Village