Head Housekeeper

Care Concern Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Struan Lodge Care Home, part of Care Concern Group in Edinburgh, is seeking a Head Housekeeper. You will lead the housekeeping team, oversee cleaning of residents' rooms and communal areas, and coordinate daily operations to ensure infection control and safety standards are met.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent organisation, and a proactive approach to training and quality control in a care-home environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team to maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Oversee cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Coordinate daily operations and ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and support training and leadership of the team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Communication

Infection control

Job description

Struan Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 30 bed care home in the Balgreen area of Edinburgh, providing Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. The home offers a quiet, homely setting with a close knit team, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver individualised, person centred care every day.

Head Housekeeper Contract

• £14.06 per hour
• Contracted to 35 hours per week- Flexible over 7 days.
• Paid PVG, 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 controlAbility to manage workload, priorities and team performance
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

About Us

Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.