Head Housekeeper: Lead a Care Home Cleaning Team

Skycare; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full-time contract

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Skycare in Darenth, Dartford is seeking a hands-on Head Housekeeper to lead a housekeeping team in Darenth. This full-time role offers £13.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, with a chance to own the department and ensure a clean, safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

You will supervise the team, manage rotas, conduct quality checks, monitor stock, support staff training and ensure infection control and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 1 year or more in housekeeping within care home, healthcare, hotel or hospitality
• Supervisory or team leadership experience
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Good communication and people management

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to high standards
• Maintain residents' bedrooms, communal areas and facilities
• Manage rotas and daily task allocation
• Conduct quality checks and audits
• Monitor stock levels and order supplies
• Support staff training and development
• Ensure infection control, COSHH and health & safety compliance

Skills

Leadership

Housekeeping

Quality checks

Infection control

Job description

Skycare in Darenth, Dartford is seeking a hands-on Head Housekeeper to lead a housekeeping team in Darenth. This full-time role offers £13.00 per hour for 40 hours per week, with a chance to own the department and ensure a clean, safe, welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff.

You will supervise the team, manage rotas, conduct quality checks, monitor stock, support staff training and ensure infection control and safety standards are met.