Head Housekeeper

Meallmore; Stirling; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to

earned wages before payday)

Company sick pay & free parking

Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Wave

Job summary

Meallmore is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping and laundry teams across the home. You will ensure high standards of cleanliness, infection control and health and safety compliance while delivering compassionate, resident‑centred care.

Reporting to the Home Manager, you will recruit, coach and supervise staff, manage schedules and stock within budget, support audits and records, and help create a welcoming environment where residents feel at home.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Housekeeper or readiness to step up with relevant experience.
• Knowledge of cleaning schedules, COSHH, infection control and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, good communication and organisational skills.
• Proactive, ambitious, self-motivated with ability to lead and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the housekeeping team while promoting high cleanliness standards.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols to protect residents, visitors and staff.
• Maintain records and audits to follow cleaning schedules.
• Order and manage stock within budget.
• Manage rotas for housekeeping and laundry teams.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities and participate in meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Salary: £13.63 per hour

Hours: 37.5 hours per weekincluding alternative weekends

Competitive benefitssome of which are:

• Overtime rates & Wagestream (access to earned wages before payday)
• Company sick pay & free parking
• Subsidised colleague meals & Blue Light Card eligibility

Are you ready for an exciting and rewarding leadership role? If you are motivated, compassionate and hardworking we would love to hear from you.

As head of our housekeeping team, you are fundamental to the smooth running of the home for our residents. You will lead, manage and be accountable for the housekeeping and laundry team to achieve and maintain Meallmore’s standards and compliance with infection control and health and safety procedures. Above all, making our residents feel at home and an environment where they love to live.

Role & Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Home Manager, you will ensure that you lead and inspire your team, promoting high standards of cleanliness and infection control whilst adhering to company policies, Health & Safety and COSHH guidelines.
• Adhere to health & safety protocols to ensure the safety of residents, visitors, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate records and audits to ensure set cleaning schedules are completed and followed.
• Responsible for ordering and stock management in accordance with budgets.
• Responsible for the housekeeping and laundry teams rotas ensuring they are relevant to the needs of the home.
• Manage training requirements and encourage development opportunities within the team.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the housekeeping team and participate in meetings / supervisions.

What we are looking for

• You will have previous experience as a Head Housekeeper or have the skills to take the next step in your career - we will provide the knowledge required if you have the relevant experience and share our core values.
• Your previous experience will come with knowledge of cleaning schedules, COSHH, infection control and health & safety requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, good communication skills and organisation.
• Proactive, ambitious and self-motivated with the ability to lead and inspire the team.
• A kind and caring nature to enjoy the time spent interacting with our residents each day.

Please note that all job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Disclosure Scotland Scheme Membership (PVG).

A little bit about us

In the historic town of Alloa, near Stirling, Parklands is a modern, purpose-built 62-bed care home dedicated to delivering exceptional residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. Our dedicated team provides personalised, person-centred care tailored to each residents’ individual needs, promoting comfort, dignity, and independence in a warm and homely environment. Join our dedicated team as we create moments that truly matter every day through connection, comfort, and happiness.

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