Housekeeping Manager Location:Milesian Manor, Milesian Manor Nursing Home, 9 Ballyheifer Road, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland, County Londonderry, BT45 5DX Closing Date:21st November 2024 Industry:Healthcare Job Type:Full time Salary:£17.50 Hourly Milesian Manor Care Home, based in Magherafelt is recruiting for an experienced Housekeeping Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the housekeeping staff to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment within the care home. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are met in line with regulatory requirements, and that residents personal needs are respected and catered to. The role involves organising cleaning schedules, conducting inspections, managing supplies, and working closely with other departments to support overall care home operations. Professional Duties Oversee the daily cleaning of all areas of the care home, including resident rooms, communal areas, kitchens, and bathrooms. Ensure deep cleaning routines are in place and adhered to. Inspect rooms and common areas regularly to ensure they meet cleanliness and hygiene standards. Respond promptly to housekeeping requests and issues, ensuring timely resolution. Ensure all cleaning processes meet health and safety guidelines, infection control, and hygiene regulations. Train staff on the proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, ensuring compliance with COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. Conduct regular risk assessments related to housekeeping tasks and implement any necessary improvements. Manage stock levels of cleaning supplies, linen, and other housekeeping materials. Ensure all cleaning equipment is properly maintained and serviced. Work closely with the Nurse Managers to ensure that residents' personal spaces are cleaned in a way that respects their dignity and preferences. Ensure laundry services for residents are efficient and timely. Be responsive to the specific needs of residents, including those with mobility challenges, dementia, or other health conditions. Assist in managing the housekeeping budget by monitoring costs and ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Ensure that any wastage is minimized and that budget targets are met without compromising on quality. Managing cleaning contractors and agency staff Benefits Collaborating with an award-winning team with family values. A comprehensive paid induction programme. Wide variety of training provided. Career development opportunities. Flexibility of shifts. Employee Assistance Programme. Discounted rates at Malone Hotel, Belfast. Health and wellbeing initiatives including team-building initiatives. Free car parking and uniform*. Incentives for employee referrals. * *T&Cs will apply. Interviews may take place before the job advertisement closes as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application promptly. In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at the shortlisting stage. An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required for this post. If successful, please be aware that we do have a policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders. As per the Access NI Code of Practice, Macklin Care Homes also has a policy on the secure handling, use, storage, and retention of disclosure information. Copies of these documents along with the Access NI Code of Practice are available upon request by contacting the HR Department. It is Macklin Care Homes Policy that any existence of a criminal conviction will not necessarily lead to the withdrawal of a job offer, but the failure to disclose all criminal convictions fully and accurately will lead to the withdrawal of a job offer. Macklin Care Homes is an Equal Opportunities Employer.