Head Housekeeper: Care Home Leader, Cleanliness & Laundry

Darnford Rose; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid training

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Free uniform

Paid mandatory training

DBS fee refunded

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Darnford Rose Care Home is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, at a competitive rate of £14.20 per hour, aimed at maintaining clean, safe and welcoming surroundings for residents, families and staff.

You will supervise daily operations, coordinate laundry services, prepare staff rotas, monitor standards and ensure health, safety and COSHH compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in housekeeping or domestic environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Housekeeping Team, promoting high standards.
• Maintain exceptional cleanliness in residents' bedrooms and communal areas.
• Support the delivery of laundry services and care for residents' clothing.
• Prepare staff rotas and manage appropriate housekeeping cover.
• Monitor standards through regular checks and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is maintained safely and report faults.
• Manage stock levels of cleaning materials and consumables.
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH compliance and company policies.
• Collaborate with the Home Manager and other departments to maintain a safe environment.
• Lead by example by performing housekeeping duties when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Infection control

Health & Safety

COSHH

Care home exp

Multitasking

Team leadership

Job description

Darnford Rose Care Home is seeking an experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping team. The role is full time, 37.5 hours per week, at a competitive rate of £14.20 per hour, aimed at maintaining clean, safe and welcoming surroundings for residents, families and staff.

You will supervise daily operations, coordinate laundry services, prepare staff rotas, monitor standards and ensure health, safety and COSHH compliance.