Head Housekeeper

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead a dedicated team at a well-rated nursing home. This role offers the chance to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, making a real difference in residents' lives. You will be responsible for infection prevention and control while fostering a warm and inviting environment. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values empathy and respect, and take pride in creating a welcoming home for those in need. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a supportive and caring setting.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Housekeeper or similar supervisory role in care.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ensure the home is warm, inviting, and well-maintained.

Skills

Infection prevention and control

Team leadership

Housekeeping standards

Education

Experience in a supervisory role

Job description

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Housekeeper to join Southborough Nursing Home, a 45-bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home in Surbiton, Surrey. The successful candidate will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the home is warm, inviting, and well-maintained for the residents. The role involves working 40 hours per week, with alternate weekends required.

About us

Southborough Nursing Home is part of OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a provider of high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of resident satisfaction.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1293712901

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Surbiton

KT6 6QL

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Southborough Nursing Home, 12-14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QL
• 45 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Housekeeper
• 40 hours per week (8 hour days)
• Alternate weekends required
• £12.50 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a experienced Head Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. As a Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making our home warm and inviting. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents.

If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job description Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• Southborough Nursing Home, 12-14 Langley Avenue, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 6QL
• 45 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Head Housekeeper
• 40 hours per week (8 hour days)
• Alternate weekends required
• £12.50 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a experienced Head Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. As a Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making our home warm and inviting. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents.

If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Relevant experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar supervisory role within a care setting is required. A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team, are essential.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Relevant experience as a Head Housekeeper or in a similar supervisory role within a care setting is required. A strong understanding of infection prevention and control, as well as the ability to lead and motivate a team, are essential.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Surbiton

KT6 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Surbiton

KT6 6QL

Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)