Head Housekeeper | Abernethy, Barcaple
Full time
Permanent, live-in (where required)
Location address: Abernethy Barcaple, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbrightshire, DG7 2AP
Start date: Immediate
WHO WE ARE
Founded in 1971, Abernethy is a ministry that combines outdoor activity, residential experience and Christian team witness. Adventure is at the heart of Abernethy and we love seeing people gain confidence and grow through being in the outdoors.
The team at Abernethy are all Christians. We are passionate about the outdoors, community, hospitality and witness. We are motivated by our belief in a good and generous God who created an incredible natural world which, through its very existence, shouts His praise. We believe that every person is unique, valuable and deeply loved by the creator God.
KEY ROLES
- To ensure the Centre and facilities are clean and beautifully presented for our guests to enjoy, creating a warm and welcoming ambience that enables guests and staff to encounter the transformative power of God’s love.
- Manage, train and mentor the housekeeping team, ensuring high standards.
- Manage the staff rota, ensuring adequate staffing for groups and overseeing annual leave and time off for staff.
- Help organise and take a full part in implementing the complete housekeeping programme for the Centre and facilities.
- Ensure all the guest accommodation, facilities and public areas are maintained at an excellent level of cleanliness and repair.
- To be part of the centre leadership team.
- Manage and take part in the smooth running of changeovers and prepare accommodation for new arrivals covering both guest bedrooms and staff accommodation.
- Organise and maintain an efficient, hygienic and safe laundry.
- Manage cleaning supplies and place orders as required.
- Work within the agreed budget.
- Report items that require maintenance to the Maintenance Manager as appropriate.
- Ensure all health and safety procedures are carried out.
- Handle all lost property, distributing as appropriate after the allocated time lapse and manage the removal of collected materials for charity.
- To assist with managing autumn cleaning and other close down maintenance periods.
- Ensure that the Housekeeping Department is operating in an environmentally responsible manner.
- Assist with a programme of updating furnishings and fittings to create a warm environment within the Centre.
- Assist in other departments occasionally if necessary.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
- It is a genuine occupational requirement that the holder of this post is a practising Christian whose lifestyle is consistent with the values and doctrine of the Christian faith
- As part of our commitment to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Scheme and the appointment will be subject to a satisfactory PVG Scheme Disclosure
- We cannot accept overseas applications for this role unless you have the right to work in the UK. If you would like to volunteer with us then please refer to our international volunteer page.
DESIRABLE
- Leadership experience.
- Experience in housekeeping
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- Monthly salary
- Full-board single accommodation provided, if required
- Paid annual leave (30 days per annum, inclusive of bank holidays)
- Use of Centre facilities including outdoor equipment.
- Opportunities to take an active role within the life of our local church and Christian youth work
- Living as part of a vibrant Christian community in a beautiful part of Scotland
- Opportunity for personal training and development
- Weekly Team Fellowship on a Wednesday evening
- Very favourable rates for family on most Abernethy holidays and camps
- Participation in our annual 3 day Team Gathering
- Living and serving in beautiful Dumfries and Galloway, with fabulous mountain bike trails nearby and easy access to the magnificent beaches of the Solway Coast.
INTERESTED?
Please prayerfully consider whether this role may be right for you. For an informal chat about the role please contact Dave Crudgington on 015777 820 261 during office hours. If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please complete the on-line application form.
