Head Housekeeper — Lead a Caring Home Team

Peoplebank; Northam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Highwood Care Home is seeking a Head Housekeeper to oversee cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home. You will lead the housekeeping team, ensuring safe, welcoming spaces and compliance with infection control and health and safety procedures.

You will coordinate daily operations, monitor quality, manage supplies and support your staff through training and leadership, with alternate weekends required.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team.
• Oversee cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and presentation.
• Coordinate daily operations, infection control, health and safety procedures.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and provide training and guidance.
• Work alternate weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Infection control

Communication

Job description

Highwood Care Home is seeking a Head Housekeeper to oversee cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home. You will lead the housekeeping team, ensuring safe, welcoming spaces and compliance with infection control and health and safety procedures.

You will coordinate daily operations, monitor quality, manage supplies and support your staff through training and leadership, with alternate weekends required.