Head Housekeeper

BCG Cares; Kirriemuir; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring organization in Kirriemuir, Scotland, seeks a Head Housekeeper to lead and inspire a housekeeping team. Responsibilities include overseeing cleaning standards, ensuring hygiene, and managing laundry services. Candidates should have a caring nature and good communication skills. BCG Cares offers a supportive work environment, career opportunities, and various employee benefits, including a pension scheme and colleague discounts.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Colleague Discounts

WageStream financial wellbeing access

Wellbeing Support

Colleague recognition scheme

Personal development opportunities

Access to Blue Light Card discount scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Paid enhanced PVG application

Flexible schedules

Free on-site parking

Free uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a social care or hospital environment is advantageous.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Caring nature with a warm and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchase and handling of cleaning supplies.
• Document administration for smooth department operation.
• Ensure adherence to infection control procedures.
• Manage the laundry service efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership skills

Good communication skills

Multitasking ability

Job description

About the Role

Make a rewarding difference in people's lives every day with BCG.

Whether you are new to working in care or have experience, working within a BCG care home can be incredibly fulfilling. As Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making the home warm and inviting. You will lead a small team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the leadership skills to ensure your team performs at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the purchase, consumption, and handling of cleaning chemicals and products in line with budgets and health and safety requirements.
• Complete documentation and administration to ensure the smooth running of the department.
• Ensure the latest infection control procedures are followed as required.
• Ensure the laundry service runs smoothly and efficiently.

About you

Experience in housekeeping within a social care or hospital environment in a similar role will be advantageous but not essential. We also seek the ability to lead and inspire a team, a caring nature, and good communication skills, as you will often interact with other colleagues, residents, and their relatives. We are looking for individuals with a genuinely warm and friendly manner who can multitask when necessary.

Successful candidates are subject to satisfactory references and a PVG check and must be authorised to work in the UK.

What BCG Offers

• Company Pension Scheme.
• Colleague Discounts - access to hundreds of offers and discounts through our award winning Colleague Rewards Platform.
• WageStream – Financial wellbeing and flexible access to pay as your need it.
• Wellbeing Support - Free of charge access to an independent and confidential Colleague Assistant Programme, covering physical, mental, and financial support.
• Colleague recognition scheme.
• Personal development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme.
• Refer-a-friend bonus.
• Paid enhanced PVG application.
• Flexible schedules.
• Free on-site parking.
• Free uniform provided.

Join us at BCG, where your dedication and passion will be highly valued, and become part of a supportive, rewarding community that delivers Care that Makes the Difference.

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