Head Housekeeper

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training and career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team that cares

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Leeds is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead domestic and laundry teams at Corinthian House. You will prioritise workloads, create cleaning regimes, and monitor standards to ensure resident comfort and safety.

The role rewards warmth, reliability and creativity, with opportunities for training and career progression in a close-knit team that values dignity and kindness in everyday care.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive demeanor.
• Organised, reliable and good at planning events.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Arrange/participate in Staff and Resident meetings as required.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Previous care experience is a bonus, but personality matters.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise workload of, and allocate tasks to, Domestic and Laundry Staff.
• Create and maintain cleaning regimes for all Home areas.
• Ensure cleaning and maintenance tasks are carried out to company standards.
• Conduct random audit checks to ensure high standards.
• Liaise with Home Manager regarding products and storage.

Skills

Warmth & positivity

Organised

Planning events

Creative

Motivate others

Job description

Job Description: Head Housekeeper

Location: Corinthian House Green Hill Lane, Upper Wortley, Leeds, West Yorkshire,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 40hrs

Salary: £13.40ph

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Head Housekeeper to join the team at Corinthian House in LeedsIf you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Head Housekeeper, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Prioritise workload of, and allocate tasks to, Domestic and Laundry Staff.
• Create and maintain cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Ensure that the following are carried out at appropriate intervals in all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy:
  • Through cleaning of all areas.
  • Dusting, vacuuming and washing down of all areas.
  • Cleaning all windows.
  • Polishing of mirrors, brass plates on doors and furniture (as applicable).
  • Dusting all ledges, pictures, high areas and skirting boards.
  • Shampooing of carpets.
  • Cleaning curtains and furniture.
  • Emptying / cleaning waste bins.
  • Restocking of toiletries, soaps, towels etc.
• Conduct random audit checks of all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), at appropriate intervals, to ensure cleaning has been properly carried out. (Home Safety & Equipment)
• Continuously assess the work of all Staff Members to ensure consistently high standards.
• Liaise with the Home Manager regarding the effectiveness of cleaning products, and ensure their safe storage.

Follow up safety/maintenance issues

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident in planning events
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as required.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Previous experience in a care is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

Working at Highgate Care means being part of something special. You’ll enjoy:

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents