Head Housekeeper

Cornwallis Care; Mount Hawke; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwallis Care in Saint Agnes, Cornwall, is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the domestic and laundry teams. You will mentor staff, maintain high cleanliness standards, and ensure residents live in a safe, comfortable, and dignified environment.

The role offers a 40-hour contract, on-site hours, and competitive hourly pay (£13.60–£27.20, including bank holiday enhancements). Applicants with compassionate leadership and experience in housekeeping are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Naturally kind and compassionate.
• Leads by example and motivates housekeeping teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with residents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently.
• Experience in housekeeping preferred but not essential.
• Willingness to work in both cleaning and laundry areas.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and motivate housekeeping teams.
• Plan staff rotas and ensure daily coverage.
• Maintain highest cleanliness standards throughout the home.
• Ensure rooms and communal areas meet regulations.
• Carry out audits and inspections to maintain quality.
• Monitor and order cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ensure safe use of cleaning materials and machinery.
• Train new staff and support ongoing development.
• Report maintenance issues promptly and follow up.
• Support hands-on cleaning tasks when required.
• Build positive relationships with residents through friendly interactions.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Communication

Independent work

Job description

Location: On site / Rosemundy, Saint Agnes TR5 0UD, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Housekeeping
Hourly Salary range:from £ 13.60 to £ 27.20

St. Agnes, Cornwall

40 hour contract

Do you take pride in motivating a team and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort?

We’re looking to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Head Housekeeper to lead our domestic team. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a safe, dignified, and homely environment for our residents, while supporting and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional standards every day.

This is more than housekeeping, it’s leadership with purpose, and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

Why Join Us

• Reward and recognition schemes
• Pay enhancement for picking up extra shifts
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Job Purpose

As Head Housekeeper, you’ll oversee all domestic and laundry operations within the home. Your role is vital in ensuring residents live in a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, one that reflects dignity, respect, and care. You’ll lead by example, supporting your housekeeping team to deliver exceptional service with compassion and attention to detail.

Job Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising, and motivating the housekeeping teams
• Planning staff rotas and ensuring adequate daily cover
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Ensuring all rooms and communal areas meet regulatory and organisational expectations
• Carrying out audits and inspections to maintain quality standards
• Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment
• Ensuring safe and effective use of cleaning materials and machinery
• Training new staff and supporting ongoing development
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly and following up where necessary
• Supporting hands-on cleaning tasks when required
• Building positive relationships with residents, offering friendly interactions and support

What We’re Looking For

• Naturally kind, caring, and compassionate
• Lead by example, supervising, and motivating the housekeeping teams
• Highly motivated with great attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage tasks efficiently
• Comfortable communicating with residents and colleagues
• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred, but not essential
• Willingness to work in both cleaning and laundry areas of the home
• Passionate about making residents feel comfortable, safe, and cared for

Pay Scale

Subject to experience and qualifications)

• £13.60 per hour
• £27.20 per hour (Bank Holidays)

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

Full job description available on request.