Head Housekeeper | Lead Care Home Team & Wellbeing

Maria Mallaband Care Group Ltd; Newton Aycliffe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Head Housekeeper to manage a housekeeping team. You will oversee cleaning schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain infection control standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. In return, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including training support and flexible working hours, are offered.

Benefits

Simply Health – cashback for prescriptions

Early Pay – access to earned pay before payday

Benefits platform with discounts

Exclusive Tastecard discount

Free criminal record checks

Pension scheme with Nest

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Service recognition

Training support and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team required.
• Outstanding awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations essential.
• Ability to communicate considerately with residents and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cleaning rota and lead by example.
• Plan laundry schedules and order cleaning products.
• Understand and implement infection control procedures.

Skills

Team leadership

Record keeping

Time management

Health & Safety awareness

COSHH regulations knowledge

Infection control knowledge

Positive energy

Interpersonal skills

Job description

A leading care provider in Newton Aycliffe is seeking a Head Housekeeper to manage a housekeeping team. You will oversee cleaning schedules, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintain infection control standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. In return, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including training support and flexible working hours, are offered.