Head Housekeeper - Lead Cleaning & Laundry Excellence

Avery Healthcare; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Head Housekeeper for Wandsworth Common Care Home in London to oversee housekeeping and laundry services across the care facility, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and resident comfort. You will lead a team, manage stock and supplier relationships, enforce health and safety practices, and contribute to a caring, respectful environment for residents and colleagues.

This role supports the hospitality function within Avery's award-winning care homes and

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling techniques, fire safety and COSHH.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping/laundry services for residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping and laundry cleaning service to support hospitality and ensure high-quality care.
• Prepare orders for Home Manager approval for cleaning materials within budget.
• Monitor standards of work to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervise and direct the housekeeping team, training new staff.

Skills

Cleaning and laundry management

Health & safety knowledge

Leadership & supervision

Compassionate resident care

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm Head Housekeeper for Wandsworth Common Care Home in London to oversee housekeeping and laundry services across the care facility, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and resident comfort. You will lead a team, manage stock and supplier relationships, enforce health and safety practices, and contribute to a caring, respectful environment for residents and colleagues.

This role supports the hospitality function within Avery's award-winning care homes and