Domestic assistant, Full-time

Skycare; Dartford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time (40h/wk)

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Skycare is hiring a Head Housekeeper in Darenth, Dartford (DA2) for a full‑time role at £13.00 per hour, 40 hours per week. Lead a housekeeping team to maintain the highest cleanliness standards and create a safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

We’re seeking a dedicated, hands-on leader with experience in care/hospitality settings, capable of coordinating rosters, audits, stock, and staff training while ensuring infection control and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping role within care/hospitality environments is required.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience is expected.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Ensure resident rooms, communal areas and facilities are well cared for.
• Manage rotas and daily task allocations for the team.
• Conduct quality checks and audits of housekeeping tasks.
• Monitor stock levels and ordering of cleaning supplies.
• Support training and development for staff.
• Ensure infection control and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Darenth, Dartford (DA2)

£13.00 per hour | 40 Hours per Week

Lead a Housekeeping Team That Makes a Difference Every Day

Are you an experienced housekeeper with strong leadership skills and a passion for maintaining exceptional standards?

Do you live in Dartford area or within commuting distance ?

We are looking for a dedicated and hands-on Head Housekeeper to join our friendly care home team in Darenth, Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the housekeeping department and play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and motivating the housekeeping team to deliver outstanding standards of cleanliness
• Ensuring residents' bedrooms, communal areas, dining rooms, and facilities are maintained to the highest standards
• Managing housekeeping rotas and daily task allocation
• Conducting quality checks and audits
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning supplies
• Supporting staff training and development
• Ensuring compliance with infection control, COSHH, and health & safety regulations

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a housekeeping role within a care home, healthcare, hotel, or hospitality environment for at leasr one year
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
• Good communication and people management skills
• Right to work in the UK, no need for sponsorship

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour
• Full-time contract - 40 hours per week
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' quality of life
• Long-term career progression within a growing organisation

Join Us

If you take pride in creating clean, comfortable, and well-presented environments and have the leadership skills to inspire a team, we'd love to hear from you.