Head Housekeeper

Care Concern Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Yarnley House Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Head Housekeeper in Southampton to lead the cleaning team and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

The role requires supervision, strong organisational skills, and infection control knowledge; the contract is 40 hours per week at £13.52 per hour, with paid DBS, pension and a uniform, plus 5.6 weeks annual leave, and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in housekeeping or supervisory role.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards and infection control.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the housekeeping team and ensure high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Lead cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Coordinate daily operations and align with infection control, health and safety procedures.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and provide training and leadership to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Housekeeping

Organisation

Infection control

Communication

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Date: 2026-09-26T01:24:56

Location: Southampton, Hampshire, GB, SO14 7

Availability: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-24T16:44:34.883

Job Description

Our brand-new, luxury service is set in the small village of Crow, which is very close to Ringwood. We provide quality Residential, Dementia, Nursing and Respite care for 72 residents.

Head Housekeeper

• Contract: £13.52 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid 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.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

About us

Yarnley House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values: Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.