Head Housekeeper, Barcaple

We are looking for a committed Christian who loves serving and is friendly, welcoming, flexible, adaptable, kind and energetic. You will be able to anticipate the needs of others and enjoy taking care of people. Ideally you will have worked in hospitality or customer service before, ideally in housekeeping. The job is an active one, involving lifting, carrying, bed-making and lots of time on your feet.

The role – key tasks

• 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.

What experience and qualities are we looking for?

Essential 

• 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  

Benefits

• 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. 

HOW TO APPLY

For more information and to apply visit our website

Many thanks in advance for your prayerful consideration of this opportunity and for taking an interest in the life and ministry of Abernethy Trust.