Head Housekeeper - Lead Clean, Welcoming Home

Amica Care Trust; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle-to-work scheme

Eyecare vouchers for VDU roles

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Early access wage scheme

Long service awards

Refer a friend £200

Job summary

Amica Care Trust in Exmouth is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team, ensuring a clean, safe, welcoming and homely environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

The role includes rota planning, staff development, quality checks and close collaboration with the Home Manager to support regulatory compliance and resident experience.

Flexible shifts, including alternate weekends, and a permanent appointment with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping, domestic services or hospitality.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Understanding of hygiene, infection prevention, COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Plan rotas, allocate duties and ensure effective cleaning and laundry cover across the home.
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention in all areas.
• Oversee laundry and linen processes, ensuring safe, hygienic and well-organised practice.
• Carry out checks, audits and inspections, taking action where improvements are needed.
• Create a warm, welcoming and homely environment that respects residents' dignity, privacy and preferences.
• Ensure housekeeping practices meet health, safety, COSHH and governance requirements.
• Work closely with the Home Manager and wider team to support a positive resident and visitor experience.

Skills

Housekeeping

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Amica Care Trust in Exmouth is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team, ensuring a clean, safe, welcoming and homely environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.

The role includes rota planning, staff development, quality checks and close collaboration with the Home Manager to support regulatory compliance and resident experience.

Flexible shifts, including alternate weekends, and a permanent appointment with a competitive salary.