Head Housekeeper

Maplescarehome; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Heathlands Care Home is seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper to maintain high cleanliness standards while leading a motivated team. In this pivotal role, you will organize housekeeping operations, ensure compliance, and create a welcoming environment for residents and families. Your leadership and attention to detail will make a profound difference in daily care.

Benefits

Supportive family-run environment

Encouragement for personal growth

Values centered on care and commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in care or hospitality.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the housekeeping staff to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Organize rotas and manage stock for the housekeeping service.
• Conduct regular audits and support training for new team members.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

Take pride in every detail – become our new Head Housekeeper at Heathlands Care Home

At Heathlands Care Home, creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment is just as important as the care we provide. That’s why we’re looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team with energy, high standards, and heart.

Location: Heathlands Care Home, 2A Hatch Lane, Chingford, London E4 6NF

Salary: £13.68 per hour

Hours: 40 hours per week

As our Head Housekeeper, you’ll play a key role in making our home feel like home. Working closely with our Home Manager and wider team, you’ll lead and inspire your housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation, all while keeping our residents’ comfort, dignity, and independence at the heart of everything you do. This is a leadership role where your experience, attention to detail and passion for people will shine through in every room and corridor.

What you’ll be doing:

You’ll take full ownership of the housekeeping service across the home organising rotas, managing stock, and ensuring compliance with infection control procedures. You’ll carry out regular audits, support with training and onboarding new team members, and be a friendly, visible presence to residents and families alike.

You’ll know that the little things a freshly made bed, a sparkling window, a tidy lounge can make a big difference to someone’s day.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a care or hospitality setting.
• Proven ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team.
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and health & safety procedures.
• A sense of pride in your work and the standards you set.
• A warm, approachable personality and a team-focused mindset.
• You’ll be a great fit if you care about getting things right and want to work somewhere that cares about you too.

Why join Canford Healthcare:

We’re a family-run care provider with a clear purpose: to deliver exceptional care, with compassion and commitment. At Canford, you’ll be supported, listened to, and encouraged to grow.

Our values – Care, Family, Honesty, and Commitment, are more than words. They guide everything we do, from how we support our residents to how we support each other.

At Heathlands Care Home, your role matters. Whether you’re leading a deep clean, supporting a colleague, or sharing a laugh with a resident, you’ll be helping to create a place that feels like home.

Ready to make a difference with every step you take?

Apply today and bring your leadership and care to Heathlands Care Home with Canford Healthcare.