Head Housekeeper

Alor Healthcare; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG included

Pension scheme

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Campsie View Care Home in Kirkintilloch is hiring a Head Housekeeper to lead the daily housekeeping operation across bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces. You will oversee the housekeeping team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and presentation, while managing stock and liaising with management to support resident wellbeing and a welcoming environment.

This role offers a supportive leadership position with a focus on quality, pride in your work, and

Qualifications

• Essential housekeeping experience within healthcare, hospitality or similar environments.
• Experience supervising or leading a housekeeping team is beneficial.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards and infection prevention.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operations across bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces.
• Lead and support the housekeeping team to maintain high cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Manage stock, infection prevention procedures and ensure processes run smoothly.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Supervisory experience

Infection prevention

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

Campsie View Care Home, located in Kirkintilloch, East Dunbartonshire, provides high quality Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite Care in a warm and welcoming environment. Known for its strong sense of community and dedicated team, the home is committed to helping residents live well while supporting colleagues to develop rewarding careers.

Head Housekeeper Contract

• £13.71 per hour
• 35 hours per week
• Paid PVG, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Campsie View Care Home?

Creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment is an essential part of exceptional care, and as Head Housekeeper, you will play an important leadership role in ensuring the home consistently maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, comfort and presentation for residents, visitors and colleagues.

Working closely with the wider management team, you will oversee the daily housekeeping operation, supporting and guiding the housekeeping team while ensuring all bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces remain organised, hygienic and maintained to an exceptional standard. Alongside managing daily routines, you will help oversee stock management, infection prevention procedures and ensure housekeeping processes run smoothly throughout the home.

This role is ideal for someone with previous housekeeping experience who takes pride in high standards and is confident leading others. Your attention to detail, organisation and ability to maintain a consistently welcoming environment will have a direct impact on resident comfort, wellbeing and the overall experience throughout the home.

What Matters Most

• Previous housekeeping experience within healthcare, hospitality or similar environments is essential
• Previous experience supervising or supporting a housekeeping team is beneficial
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, infection prevention and health and safety procedures
• Strong organisational skills with confidence managing daily housekeeping operations
• Reliable, professional and proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
• Genuine understanding of how environment and presentation directly impact resident wellbeing

If you are looking for a leadership role where organisation, high standards and creating exceptional environments come together every day, this could be the perfect opportunity for you

About Alor Healthcare

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.