Head Housekeeper: Compassionate Leader for Home & Laundry

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd; St. Agnes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition schemes

Pay enhancement for extra shifts

Supportive team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Independent working

Communication with residents

Job description

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.