Housekeeping Manager in Hampshire

Housekeeping Manager Location: Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BE Salary: £16.21 per hour Benefits! Contract: Full time, Permanent – 37.5 hours per week Hours: 8.00am – 4.00pm, five days out of seven (including some required weekends). Russell Churcher Court is part of Thorngate Churcher Trust, a not-for-profit organisation with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional care. Here, we value every individual both residents and team members, providing training, support and a warm, respectful working environment. We operate 124 sheltered flats for assisted living, all with 24 hour warden support, and a 44 bed care home offering residential care for frail elderly people and for those living with dementia. We are now recruiting for a Housekeeping Manager to take responsibility for managing the housekeeping and laundry services within the home, leading a dedicated housekeeping team! You will ensure robust infection control practices, and work closely with residents, families and colleagues to create a clean, safe and homely living environment. This is very much a hands-on management role, requiring excellent organisational skills, strong leadership and a compassionate approach. As our Housekeeping Manager, you will: * Lead and supervise the housekeeping and laundry team, ensuring high cleaning standards across the home. * Plan staff rotas, work schedules and ensure consistent cover across weekdays and weekends. * Oversee infection control practices, ensuring compliance with CQC, COSHH and Health & Safety requirements. * Maintain stock levels of cleaning supplies and ensure equipment is serviced and safe to use. * Liaise with residents and colleagues to ensure housekeeping services meet their needs. * Ensure resident rooms, furniture and communal areas are kept clean, tidy and safe at all times. * Manage laundry services to a high standard. * Keep accurate digital and written records and report any incidents, defects or safeguarding concerns. * Organise deep cleans and support daily operational meetings. * Carry out any other reasonable duties as required. In order to be successful in this role you must have / be: * Knowledge of hygiene, COSHH and infection control procedures. * Proven experience supervising or managing staff in a similar environment. * Smart, professional appearance. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Strong interpersonal skills and confidence liaising with residents, families, colleagues and suppliers. * Good level of education, including Maths and English. * Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload under pressure. * High level of accuracy, attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality. * Strong organisational, administrative and time-management skills. * Intermediate to advanced IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams. * Able to work unsupervised and handle routine administrative duties. * Positive, self-motivated, flexible and proactive approach. * Commitment to safeguarding residents and promoting their wellbeing. * Able to work shifts, including weekends. It would be great if you had: * Infection control qualifications or training. * Experience working within a care home or regulated environment. * Understanding of CQC standards and other regulatory frameworks. * Experience using multiple software systems, including electronic care and medication systems. Click on “APPLY” today! Thorngate Churcher Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified individuals from all sections of the community. No agencies please