Head Housekeeper

Campsie View Care Home; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PVG

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Campsie View Care Home in Kirkintilloch seeks a Head Housekeeper to lead and sustain exceptional cleanliness across the home, guiding the housekeeping team and maintaining presentation for residents and visitors.

You will manage daily routines, stock, and infection control, ensuring high standards throughout all areas. Previous healthcare or care-home housekeeping experience is essential, with strong organisation and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience within healthcare, hospitality or similar environments is essential.
• Experience supervising or supporting a housekeeping team is beneficial.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, infection prevention and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily housekeeping operation and lead the housekeeping team.
• Ensure bedrooms, communal areas and shared spaces are clean, hygienic and well-presented.
• Manage stock, infection prevention procedures and housekeeping processes across the home.

Skills

Housekeeping leadership

Team supervision

Infection control

Stock management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

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.

• £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.