Job Description

Prestwood Coach House is a privately owned care home accommodating up to 32 residents, located in Prestwood, near Stourbridge, and offers an excellent working environment. Our passionate, supportive Manager and Deputy lead a fantastic team of staff that are committed to what they do. For many years we have employed individuals whose strongest skills are their empathy, patience and compassion for those in their care.

A rare, full-time, permanent vacancy (see shift details below) has arisen within our Senior Management daytime team.

As Housekeeping Manager you would work closely with the Manager and Deputy, taking charge of the Housekeeping and Maintenance teams, to deliver a needs-led service. Duties would include, but are not limited to; ensuring that the home is cleaned and presented to a high standard, hands on cleaning, rota and annual leave management, staff supervision and appraisal, liaising with external contractors.

Experience in a similar role is essential and candidates should have a good knowledge of infection control procedures. Full induction and orientation training will be provided. The successful candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the needs of an elderly client group, of person-centred care, care home compliance and sound health and safety practices. They will be a good communicator and able to lead and work as part of a team.

Rotas are usually repeating and organised around 8 weeks in advance to facilitate the planning of home life and commitments.

The post is full time for 5 shifts per week (7.5 hours)

Based around a 9am to 5pm working week

The ability to work weekends and some flexibility is essential

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Enhanced pay for Bank holidays over the Christmas period.

Long Service pay enhancement - starting from 2 years

Paid mandatory training

Prestwood is an Investor in People - the award has been held since 1999. We provide a comprehensive range of paid training including NVQs/QCFs and further development opportunities are available.

The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS check.

The home is not on a bus route so candidates would require their own transport or other arrangements would need to be considered.

Prestwood is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.47 per hour

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Weekend availability
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/05/2025
Expected start date: 15/05/2025