Housekeeping Manager - Clapham, United Kingdom - Serco

    Serco
    Serco Clapham, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Full time
    Description

    Housekeeping Manager

    Yarl's Wood IRC

    Full time, hours, Monday- Friday

    Permanent

    £,. Per annum

    Yarl's Wood IRC is a fully contained residential centre housing adult women and men awaiting immigration clearance.

    We focus on decency and respect in all aspects of care for our residents and use continuous innovation to further improve and develop our service.

    The centre is located on the outskirts of Clapham, Bedfordshire. Purpose built as an Immigration Reception Centre' in 1

    We have a vacancy for a Housekeeping Manager to join our friendly team.

    The Housekeeping Manager will oversee and run the Housekeeping Department at Yarlswood IRC. To oversee and maintain a high standard of cleanliness within Yarl's Wood IRC. The Housekeeping Manager will manage the Stores and the Stores person.

    Some of the duties involved are:

  • To manage a team of housekeeping staff.
  • Ensure overall cleanliness of the centre is maintained to ensure a clean and decent condition is maintained throughout. Conduct audits in line with contractual requirements
  • Make sure all staff are competent in their roles and are trained and understand how to use equipment and appliances.
  • Make sure all staff adhere to COSHH and SSOW practices. Ensure staff have knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace such as manual handling etc.
  • To maintain accurate records and data and make sure all relevant paperwork is correct.
  • Maintaining adequate levels of cleaning supplies and manage stock control.
  • Make sure all staff are up to date with mandatory training such as Serco essentials and Spear.
  • What you need to do the job:

    To be considered for this role you must demonstrate Excellent knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office Suite. The role requires excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills. It goes without saying that you must have excellent organisational skills and have the ability to work under pressure and flexibility within a busy team. It is essential that you have the ability to work to tight schedules and pressurised deadlines.

    This role requires the commitment to quality of service. Additionally, you must have an enthusiastic approach within a target orientated environment.

    Why Serco

    A place you can make an impact : The nature of our business means you will do interesting work that matters – delivering essential services that touch people's lives

    A place you can count on : Working for a globally operating business delivering essential services across 5 vital sectors, your next opportunity and challenge won't be hard to find.

    A place for you : You'll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team, who believe passionately in the value of our work.

    What we offer

  • days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Pension – 6%
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
  • Serco Benefits package - discounts include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships
  • A safe and supportive culture
  • A company passionate about diversity and inclusion