Head Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 14 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £12.84 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 July 2025 |
| Location: | Christleton, CH3 7AP |
| Company: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | VA010815 |
Summary
About the Role
We are only able to accept applicants who have the right to work in the uk and live within a commutable distance to the location of the job role.
As a Head Housekeeper for Maria Mallaband, you'll value kindness above all. Because it drives every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works for MMCG understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, you'll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
*Apprenticeship opportunities available
About You
You must have experience of leading a housekeeping team. You'll manage the cleaning rota, leading by example. And, whether planning the week's laundry, ordering a new batch of cleaning products or reading up on new infection control procedures, you'll always have the wellbeing of our residents in mind above anything else.
We're looking for an experienced head housekeeper with proven team leadership, record keeping and time management skills. So, you'll have outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations, as well as infection control. What's essential, though, are your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. So, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, you'll be truly considerate and kind.
Our Benefits;
In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
Birch Heath Lodge
Birch Heath Lodge is situated in the picturesque village of Christleton and is a short drive from Chester. The home is registered to provide care for up to 36 elderly residents. Christleton proves to be a popular residential care setting, with easy access to the town centre whilst being able to enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding countryside. Birch Heath Lodge has three lounges, a dining area and a conservatory which leads out to the lovely gardens. Residents can now also relax in the home's new study. Care provider Maria Mallaband are well-known for a growing portfolio of luxury accommodation, dedicated to being adaptable to personal circumstance and to provide access to any necessary health expertise from a homely and comfortable environment.
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