Head of Housekeeping

Penrose-Court-Care-Home; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Penrose Care Home in Biggleswade is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure a welcoming environment for residents. You will manage daily cleaning of rooms and communal areas, oversee infection control, train staff, and coordinate with other departments to deliver a consistently high standard of cleanliness.

The role offers a full-time contract with 40 hours per week and £14.25 per hour, plus benefits such as paid DBS, pension, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a housekeeping or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control.
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the housekeeping team to ensure cleanliness of residents' rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate with other departments to deliver a well organised and responsive service.
• Monitor quality, manage supplies and provide training and leadership to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organisation

Attention to detail

Infection control

Job description

Situated in the residential area of Kings Reach in the market town of Biggleswade, our private, luxury care home offers several types of care for up to 65 residents.

• £14.25 per hour
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As Head Housekeeper, you will take overall responsibility for the cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment is maintained at all times. This is a key leadership role where your standards and attention to detail will directly impact daily life and overall experience.
You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, overseeing the cleaning of residents’ rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene and presentation. You will coordinate daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures.
Working closely with other departments, you will ensure a well organised and responsive service. You will monitor quality, manage supplies and support your team through training, guidance and leadership, creating a positive and high performing environment.
What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in a housekeeping or supervisory role
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control
• Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

About us
Penrose Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.