Head Housekeeper

Larchwood Care Home; Braintree; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meals provided

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend £1,000 referral

Job summary

Larchwood Care Home in Braintree, Essex, is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for Residents. You will supervise cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring infection control and high presentation standards are met daily.

We offer paid Enhanced DBS, uniform, group life assurance and a range of wellbeing benefits, with opportunities for development and progression within Care Concern Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or supervisory roles.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team to maintain high hygiene and presentation standards in all areas.
• Coordinate daily operations to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control procedures.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and support your team through training and leadership.
• Work closely with other departments to deliver a well organised and responsive service.
• Oversee cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Communication

Infection control knowledge

Job description

About Larchwood Care HomeLarchwood Care Home is a warm and welcoming care home located in Braintree, Essex. Providing residential, dementia and respite care, the home offers a comfortable and supportive environment where Residents can enjoy their own routines, interests and independence. With en suite bedrooms, a café, sensory garden, on site hair salon and a varied activities programme, colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

• £15.80 to £16.15 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Head Housekeeper, you will take overall responsibility for the cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment is maintained at all times. This is a key leadership role where your standards and attention to detail will directly impact daily life and overall experience. You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, overseeing the cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene and presentation. You will coordinate daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures. Working closely with other departments, you will ensure a well organised and responsive service. You will monitor quality, manage supplies and support your team through training, guidance and leadership, creating a positive and high performing environment.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a housekeeping or supervisory role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Larchwood is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.

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