Head Housekeeper

Agincare; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend

Blue Light Card

Company pension

Career development

QCF Level 5 qualifications

Job summary

Lansdowne Hill Care Home, part of Agincare, is seeking a Heads Housekeeper to maintain a clean, welcoming environment for residents and visitors in Swindon. The role focuses on ensuring high standards of hygiene and tidy spaces across all communal areas and residents’ rooms.

You will work 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a minimum of 12 months’ right to work in the UK. A positive attitude and pride in your work are essential.

Qualifications

• 12 months’ right to work in the UK
• Positive attitude and pride in your work
• To work 36 hours per week to include alternative weekends
• Experience within a housekeeping role ideally in a care home

Responsibilities

• Creating a welcoming environment – keeping all communal areas clean, tidy, and safe for residents, visitors and colleagues
• Room care with pride – dusting, polishing and vacuuming residents’ rooms to a high standard, always using appropriate safety signage
• Working together – collaborating with the management team to maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Making a difference through kindness – sharing a smile, a conversation, or a moment of connection with residents as you go about your day

Job description

Package Description

Looking for a meaningful role where you make a difference every day, without providing direct care?

Join our Lansdowne care home as a Head Housekeeper.

At Lansdowne care home, we believe that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment is at the heart of great care. The care you’ll provide in this role comes from the pride, attention, and warmth you bring to maintaining a home our residents truly love living in.

If you have a background in housekeeping, hospitality, or simply take pride in creating clean and inviting spaces, we’d love to welcome you to our supportive team.

What you’ll enjoy as part of the team

• £13.12 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*)
• Ongoing career development and fully funded qualifications up to QCF Level 5
• Blue Light Card discount package
• Company pension scheme

What we’re looking for

• A minimum of 12 months’ right to work in the UK
• A positive attitude and pride in your work
• To work 36 hours per week to include alternative weekends
• Experience within a housekeeping role ideally in a care home

About The Role

• Creating a welcoming environment – keeping all communal areas clean, tidy, and safe for residents, visitors and colleagues
• Room care with pride – dusting, polishing and vacuuming residents’ rooms to a high standard, always using appropriate safety signage
• Working together – collaborating with the management team to maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards
• Making a difference through kindness – sharing a smile, a conversation, or a moment of connection with residents as you go about your day

This is a role where your care shows in the details, fresh linens, sparkling spaces and the comfort you help create every single day.

Where You'll Be Working

Lansdowne Hill Care Home

Care Quality Commission Rating: //www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-307207690

About Us

For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the England. Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the country’s leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations. We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are regulated by Ofsted.

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.