Group Housekeeping Team Leader

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

As part of the wider Keane Group, Keane Premier Healthcare comprises 6 Care Homes in the South Lanarkshire/ Glasgow area.

At Keane we pride ourselves on offering outstanding care and support to those we look after. Everything we do is about giving our residents a place to call home, and the environment is a crucial part of this.

In the newly created position of Group Housekeeping Team Leader, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our domestic teams maintain a high quality, safe, supportive and comfortable environment for residents and staff in our care homes.

As well as regularly auditing and feeding back on standards across the care homes, you will assist with developing and implementing of cleaning protocols, assist with training staff, manage stock control- including budgets, monitor staffing levels in line with business needs.

You will build strong relationships and have regular communication with the Care Home Managers and senior management as well as external stakeholders.

Main Responsibilities:

• To carry out support visits to all care homes across the group, to review housekeeping / Laundry and infection control standards.


• Carry out spot checks with regard to stock control and the ordering of cleaning / laundry supplies.


• Responsible for ensuring that the housekeeping teams are maintaining infection prevention and control within the services as the group IPC champion.


• Ensure the waste management within the Care Homes is managed effectively including the external bin areas, entrances and exits to the services including smoking areas and the smoke bin.


• Record and monitor audits, visits and documents on our electronic system.


• Ensure that services are carrying out deep cleans in line with the schedule.


• Ensuring that the housekeeping and laundry trolleys within the service are clean and well maintained.


• Ensuring that rota's are composed to provide satisfactory cover to meet the demands of the service.


• Ensuring amendments to staffing arrangements in line with business needs, in consultation with the Home Managers & Head of Quality Development.


• Participate in the development of Standard Operating Procedures


• Work with the Home Managers, Housekeeping teams in each service proactively


• Participate in audits and inspections with the winder support team


• Participate in catch-up meetings with management


• Prepare reports on inspections carried out


• Maintain oversight of laundry services to ensure that IPC standards are being maintained including the management of identification of personal items.


• Ensure a safe and caring environment for the people who use our service


• To work as an effective team member to drive quality standards


• To co-operate with other professionals, residents and relatives to achieve the best possible outcome for each resident.


• To attend and complete training as required to update skills and maintain a complete record of training.


• To attend meetings and actively support the development of the Group.


• To read and be aware of the policies and procedures of the organisation.


• To participate in the induction of Care Home based new housekeeping team members


• Participate in the participation of supervisions and appraisals of the housekeeping team.


• Provide cover in the absence of a Care Home based Housekeeping Team Leader.


The Group Housekeeping Team Leader will have a base within the Head Office in Cambuslang and regularly work across our 6 homes.

The position will be predominantly Monday to Friday 9am-5pm but some flexibility will be required across, early mornings, evening and weekends.


• Due to the nature of the role and travel required a full UK driving licence is essential


• Previous experience in a supervisory or management position


• Previous experience gained in a health or social care setting


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to lead and supervise teams of support staff.


• Good time management skills.



• Knowledge and understanding of personalised care.


• Is an honest, empathetic, reliable individual with a professional attitude.



• Work within the Codes of Practice and Health and Social Care Standards.



• Ability to return information and carry out instructions accurately.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Ability to use own initiative


• Ability to prioritise workload.


• Ability to accurately record basic physical observations.
  
  Competitive salary


• Wage stream - access a portion of your wages before pay day


• Paid 4-day induction programme


• Ongoing support and training


• Development opportunities


• Generous refer a friend scheme with opportunity to earn up to £250 per referral (unlimited).


• Flexible working patterns to promote work-life balance.


• 24/7 employee support through the Employee Assistance Programme.


• Up to 6 free counselling sessions


• High street discounts through Blue Light Card.


• Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!