Head Housekeeper — Lead Cleaning & Laundry Team

NHS Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Housekeeper for Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You will oversee housekeeping and laundry to ensure high-quality care services for residents, leading a team and managing stock and supplier relations.

The role requires experience in cleaning and laundry management, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to lead and develop staff. DBS disclosure check and UK work eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Cleaning management

Laundry management

Health & Safety

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Housekeeper for Wandsworth Common Care Home in London. You will oversee housekeeping and laundry to ensure high-quality care services for residents, leading a team and managing stock and supplier relations.

The role requires experience in cleaning and laundry management, strong health and safety knowledge, and the ability to lead and develop staff. DBS disclosure check and UK work eligibility are required.