Head Housekeeper: Lead Cleaning & Care Home Team

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

Job summary

A well-regarded healthcare provider in Newton Aycliffe seeks a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control in our homes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and time management skills, with a passion for resident wellbeing. You will enjoy a competitive salary, access to a health benefits platform, flexible working patterns, and training development opportunities.

Benefits

Simply Health – company funded health cashback

Early Pay – access to earned pay

Discounts across multiple retailers

Exclusive Tastecard discounts

Flexible working patterns

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience leading a housekeeping team required.
• Strong awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Ability to manage cleaning schedules and product orders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the cleaning rota and lead by example.
• Ensure the wellbeing of residents is prioritized.
• Communicate with residents and coworkers considerately.

Skills

Team leadership

Record keeping

Time management

Infection control procedures

Health & Safety regulations

Job description

A well-regarded healthcare provider in Newton Aycliffe seeks a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team and ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control in our homes. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and time management skills, with a passion for resident wellbeing. You will enjoy a competitive salary, access to a health benefits platform, flexible working patterns, and training development opportunities.