Head Housekeeper

Care Concern Group; King Sterndale; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Watford House Care Home in the High Peak area is seeking a Head Housekeeper to take overall responsibility for cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment is maintained at all times.

You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, overseeing cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to uphold high hygiene and presentation standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in 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 and manage the housekeeping team and standards.
• Oversee cleaning of residents' rooms and communal areas.
• Coordinate daily operations with infection control in mind.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and training.
• Work alternate weekends.
• Ensure safe, welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organization

Attention to detail

Cleaning standards

Infection control

Communication

Job description

Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents. Head Housekeeper Contract £13.41 per hour Contracted to 30 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. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

About us

Watford House 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.