Domestic Supervisor - Care Home

The Talent Hub; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Chorleywood is seeking a Domestic Supervisor to lead a team ensuring high cleanliness standards in a supportive environment. The role involves managing housekeeping operations, training staff, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have prior supervisory experience and be committed to creating safe, welcoming spaces for residents. This position offers competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, including enhanced rates for bank holidays and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay with enhanced rates for bank holidays

Wagestream access

Employee recognition schemes

Ongoing training and support

Financial and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping supervision or management, ideally in care or hospitality.
• Strong leadership skills with a positive approach.
• Understanding of health and safety and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the domestic team to maintain cleanliness.
• Oversee housekeeping and laundry operations.
• Develop and manage cleaning schedules.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Housekeeping supervision

Leadership

Organisational skills

Infection control knowledge

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Job description

Domestic Supervisor – Chorleywood, Hertfordshire

Location: Burford House Care Home, Rickmansworth Road, Chorleywood, Rickmansworth, WD3 5SQ

Salary: up to £30,000 per annum

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

Job type: Permanent

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 at Burford House Care Home in Chorleywood. 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:

• 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

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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

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.