Head of Housekeeping

Cinnamon Care; Swanley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care home group in Swanley is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to oversee housekeeping standards and manage a team. This hands-on supervisory role is crucial to ensuring the highest levels of cleanliness and safety in the care environment. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a background in housekeeping, along with strong leadership skills and attention to detail. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions is required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise housekeepers and laundry assistants, ensuring proper rotas.
• Lead, train, and mentor your team in housekeeping and infection control.

Skills

Attention to detail

High cleaning standards

Health and Safety knowledge

Infection control awareness

Organisational skills

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Head of Housekeeping

£35,000 per annum plus company benefits

Full Time Hours

About the Group

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The UKs Best Companies To Work For

About the Care Village

Emerson Park is a luxurious Care Village situated in Hextable, near Swanley. This stunning care village comprises 47 independent living apartments as well as an 85 bedded nursing, residential and dementia care home.

Role Overview

The Head of Housekeeping role is a hands‑on, supervisory working role. You will be responsible for supervising and auditing all housekeeping functions with the home and ensure that customer care and service is delivered in a consistent manner and that the home, its furnishings, equipment and linen are of the highest standards and safe at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the housekeepers and laundry assistants and ensure working rotas are in place.
• Lead, train and mentor your team whilst following the housekeeping and infection control policy and procedures within the home.
• Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.

Key Attributes

• Eye for detail
• High cleaning standards
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Awareness of waste disposal and infection control measures
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills and managing change
• Appropriate experience and relevant qualifications
• Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions
• Energetic, passionate, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
• Team player, self‑starter, influencer, leader, self‑motivated