Domestic Supervisor

SeeMeHired.com; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Wagestream

Blue Light Card eligibility

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Westgate Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Domestic Supervisor to lead the Domestic Team in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents, staff and visitors at all times.

You will oversee housekeeping and laundry operations, train and motivate the team, develop cleaning schedules in line with health and safety requirements, and ensure infection control standards are met while respecting residents' dignity.

Qualifications

• The right to live and work in the UK.
• Previous experience in housekeeping supervision or management, ideally within a care home or hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and time-management skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety and infection control procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail with a caring, positive and proactive approach.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the Domestic Team to ensure the care home remains clean, comfortable and safe for residents, staff and visitors.
• Overseeing all housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Leading, training and motivating the domestic team to maintain high standards.
• Developing and managing cleaning schedules in line with health and safety requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and COSHH regulations.
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning supplies as required.
• Carrying out audits including COSHH, Laundry and Infection Control.
• Cleaning communal areas, corridors, lounges and residents’ rooms while respecting privacy.
• Maintaining and correctly storing all cleaning equipment.
• Supporting general household duties that promote residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Communication

Health & Safety

Team supervision

Job description

Domestic Supervisor

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare!#CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Domestic Supervisor to join our friendly team. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team, and are passionate about creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for others, we would love to hear from you.

At Westgate Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to treating residents with dignity, kindness and respect, while supporting a positive and collaborative team culture.

About the role

As Domestic Supervisor, you will lead and support the Domestic Team to ensure the care home remains clean, comfortable and safe for residents, staff and visitors at all times. Your responsibilities will include:

• 37.5 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday

• Overseeing all housekeeping and laundry operations

• Leading, training and motivating the domestic team to maintain consistently high standards

• Developing and managing cleaning schedules in line with health and safety requirements

• Ensuring compliance with infection control and COSHH regulations

• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning supplies as required

• Carrying out regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly

• Completing audits including COSHH, Laundry and Infection Control

• Cleaning communal areas, corridors, lounges and residents’ rooms while respecting privacy

• Maintaining and correctly storing all cleaning equipment

• Supporting general household duties that promote residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing

  Why Work for Westgate Healthcare?

  We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support you both professionally and personally, including:

  • Competitive pay with enhanced rates for bank holidays

  • Wagestream – access your wages before payday and enjoy exclusive retail discounts

  • Blue Light Card eligibility

  • Additional discount schemes including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per successful referral

  • Employee recognition schemes, long service awards and team social events

  • Ongoing training and support to achieve nationally recognised qualifications

  • Free induction, training and continuous professional development

  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged. Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within a reasonable timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

  Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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About the company

We are Westgate Healthcare, a family-run care provider delivering award-winning residential, nursing and dementia care across the South East of England.

With over 20 years of experience, we focus on creating safe, supportive and welcoming environments for older people.

Our approach combines high clinical standards with genuine compassion, ensuring every resident receives personalised, dignified care

Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in housekeeping supervision or management, ideally within a care home or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, organisational and time-management skills
• A good understanding of health and safety and infection control procedures
• Excellent attention to detail with a caring, positive and proactive approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required