Head of Housekeeping

Cinnamon Care Collection; Warwick; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious care home group located in Warwick is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to oversee housekeeping functions and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety. This hands-on supervisory role requires strong leadership skills, previous supervisory experience, and a working knowledge of health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of managing and training staff effectively, contributing to an exceptional care environment.

Benefits

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• Knowledge of COSHH and CQC regulations.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and audit all housekeeping functions.
• Lead, train, and mentor housekeeping staff.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Eye for detail

High cleaning standards

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships

Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions

Education

Relevant qualifications in housekeeping or management

Job description

Head of Housekeeping
£27,000 per annum plus company benefits
Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Oakley Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Warwick offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 66 large en-suite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

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.

You will supervise the housekeepers and laundry assistants and ensure working rotas are in place. You will need to be able to 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