Head Housekeeper - Care Home

Brendoncare Foundation; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Free meal provided on every shift

Free initial DBS check

Comprehensive training and development

Employee Assistance Programme 24-hour"

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme

Free parking (subject to availability)

Career development opportunities

Welcoming and supportive team culture

Job summary

Brendoncare Stildon in East Grinstead is seeking a compassionate Head Housekeeper to lead the on-site housekeeping and laundry team. The role is full-time and permanent, with alternate weekends and flexible shift patterns where possible.

You will help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for 32 residents, upholding high standards of care and dignity. Responsibilities include managing staff, schedules, stock, risk assessments, COSHH, and staff training, with a focus on resident

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic housekeeping or cleaning.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Confident and supportive team leader.
• Organised, reliable and proactive with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage the housekeeping and laundry team on a day-to-day basis.
• Create and update cleaning and laundry schedules.
• Liaise with residents and families about preferences.
• Supervise cleaning standards and monitor quality across the home.
• Order and maintain stock of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Audit equipment condition and arrange repairs or replacements.
• Ensure laundry services meet high standards.
• Complete risk assessments and maintain records.
• Ensure COSHH and infection prevention procedures are followed.
• Support and develop team members through training and guidance.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Housekeeping experience

Team leadership

Organised and reliable

Job description

Brendoncare Stildon, East Grinstead

Head Housekeeper

£13.43 per hour

This is a full-time, permanent role, including alternate weekends.

We know life isn't always 9-5, so we offer flexible shift patterns where possible. Just talk to us about what works for you.

We're looking for a compassionate and organised Head Housekeeper to lead our friendly housekeeping team at Brendoncare Stildon, a welcoming residential and nursing care home in East Grinstead, providing exceptional care and support for 32 residents.

Make a real difference every day

As Head Housekeeper, you'll help create a clean, safe and welcoming environment where residents truly feel at home. You'll lead the housekeeping and laundry team, ensuring the highest standards are maintained throughout the home and helping to enhance residents' comfort, dignity and wellbeing every day.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the housekeeping and laundry team on a day-to-day basis
• Creating and updating cleaning and laundry schedules
• Liaising with residents and families to understand individual preferences and requirements
• Supervising cleaning standards and monitoring quality across the home
• Ordering and maintaining stock of cleaning supplies and equipment
• Auditing equipment condition and arranging repairs or replacements where required
• Ensuring laundry services are delivered efficiently and to a high standard
• Completing risk assessments and maintaining related records
• Ensuring full compliance with COSHH regulations and infection prevention procedures
• Supporting and developing team members through training and guidance

About you

We're looking for someone with experience in a domestic, housekeeping or cleaning role, ideally with previous supervisory experience.

You’ll also need to be:

• A confident and supportive team leader
• Organised, reliable and proactive
• Kind, approachable and respectful towards older people
• Comfortable building positive relationships with residents, relatives and colleagues
• Committed to maintaining excellent standards and attention to detail

Why join Brendoncare?

Brendoncare is a charity that puts people before profit. We're proud to create supportive, friendly environments where residents and colleagues alike are valued, respected and empowered.

What we offer

• From £13.43 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Free meal provided on every shift
• Free initial DBS check
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour support for you and your immediate family
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Free parking (subject to availability)
• Opportunities for career development within a respected charitable organisation
• A welcoming and supportive team culture

About Brendoncare Stildon

Brendoncare Stildon provides residential and nursing care within a warm, home‑like environment designed around the individual needs of residents. The home is arranged into two households, creating a welcoming atmosphere where people can live comfortably, maintain their independence and enjoy a high quality of life.

Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

Right to Work: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. At present, Brendoncare is not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.

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