Head Housekeeper

The Willows Care Home; Husbands Bosworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP for dependants

Discounts

Employee support program

Learning & development

Career progression

Recognition programs

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

The Willows Care Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is seeking a Head Housekeeper to take overall responsibility for cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment at all times.

You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, oversee residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, coordinate daily operations and drive infection control, health and safety and high hygiene standards.

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.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping team and ensure high cleanliness standards across the home.
• Oversee cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Coordinate daily operations and ensure compliance with infection control and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and support staff through training and leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Hygiene & infection control

Communication

Job description

About The Willows Care Home

The Willows Care Home is a 31 bed care home located in the market town of Hinckley, Leicestershire. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a strong family atmosphere and a focus on supporting Residents to enjoy meaningful daily experiences, The Willows is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Head Housekeeper Contract

• £13.85- £14.20 per hour
• Contracted to 32 hours per week
• Flexibility across 7 days is essential for this role
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based at 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

The Willows 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.