Domestic Supervisor

Salvation Army UK ,
London, Greater London

Overview

Job Description

Do you want to work in a Care Home with a difference? Whether you are a Christian or are want to work within our Christian ethos this could be the job for you. Everything we do for our Older People's Service is "Rooted in Love" our values of Integrity, compassion, passion, respect; boldness and accountability are at the heart of all we do. Glebe Court has been relocated to Blackheath Rise and has been re-furbished to a high specification, the service is currently exploring meeting the needs of other groups of vulnerable people alongside older people, for example older people with a Learning Difficulty. This we hope, will provide a rich and fulfilling home for residents and staff alike Working as part of a team the successful applicant will report to The Administration Manager and be responsible for ensuring that the laundry/cleaning/catering service within the home is properly maintained to a high standard including attention to matters of health & safety and hygiene regulations. For the main duties & responsibilities please refer to the full job description and person specification. Domestic supervisor: Line management and leadership of domestic staff, quality of cleaning and laundry, exploring (with Care Staff) opportunities for involving residents in domestic activities, Housekeeping Goods Ordering delivery and Storage, general duties including auditing and reporting. You will need good communication skills and an enthusiasm for working with older people, some of whom are living with Dementia. Ability to work comfortably in a Christian environment, operate within professional boundaries and within Older People Services Values are necessary prerequisites for the post. You must have a good attendance record and be of smart appearance. The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of COSHH, the Ability to lone work and under pressure, a flexible approach and good time keeping skills. Training will be provided. Want to know what it is really like working for us?, then why don't you contact Glebe Court Care Home 020 8297 0637 and ask for a tour, you will get an opportunity to experience our unique care home, chat to our employees and residents and find out if this is the job for you. In order to complete your application please download and read the job description and person specification. In the person specification you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement. For a downloadable copy of the full advert please click here....[more details]