Head Housekeeper

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Life assurance

Wagestream

Free meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee assistance programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Foley Grange Care Home in Kidderminster is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the home. You will oversee rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring safety and infection control are prioritized.

Join a role with strong leadership responsibilities, where training and development are supported, and where you will contribute to a welcoming, high-quality environment for residents and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping supervision or management.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team to maintain hygiene and presentation across rooms and communal areas.
• Oversee daily operations, plan tasks and delegate responsibilities.
• Monitor quality, supplies and training to ensure high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisational skills

Infection control

Communication

Job description

Foley Grange Care Home is a care home located in Kidderminster, Worcestershire. Providing residential and residential dementia care, the home is a welcoming place where colleagues work together to make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day. With a strong focus on personalised care, meaningful activities and building genuine relationships, Foley Grange offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about delivering kind, high quality care.

• Contracted to 30 hours per week
• Paid [PVG/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.

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

About Care Concern Group

[Care Home Name] 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.