Head Housekeeper

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd; St. Agnes; In loco; GBP 19.000 - 37.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Reward and recognition schemes

Pay enhancement for extra shifts

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the domestic and laundry teams, ensuring a safe, dignified, and homely environment for residents.

You will mentor staff, plan rotas, and uphold exceptional cleanliness and resident comfort, reporting to management and supporting hands-on tasks when required. This role values compassion, reliability, and leadership in a care setting.

Competenze

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning preferred
• Ability to lead a team and mentor staff
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and resident comfort

Mansioni

• Lead, supervise and motivate the housekeeping teams
• Plan staff rotas and ensure adequate daily cover
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Ensure rooms and communal areas meet standards
• Conduct audits and inspections for quality
• Order cleaning supplies and manage equipment
• Ensure safe use of cleaning materials and machinery
• Train new staff and support development
• Report maintenance issues and follow up
• Assist with hands-on cleaning as needed
• Build friendly relationships with residents and provide support

Conoscenze

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication with residents

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Full job description available on request.