Head of Housekeeping

Cinnamon Care Collection; Worthing; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Worthing is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to supervise housekeeping functions and ensure high cleaning standards. You will lead a team, train and mentor housekeepers, and maintain compliance with health and safety regulations. Previous supervisory experience is essential. This full-time role offers a salary of £30,600 per annum plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure.
• Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and audit all housekeeping functions.
• Ensure customer care and service is delivered consistently.
• Lead, train and mentor the housekeeping team.

Skills

Eye for detail

High cleaning standards

Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions

Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Head of Housekeeping

£30,600 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’

Merriman Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Worthing offering state‑of‑the‑art facilities, which include 72 large ensuite 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.

An exciting opportunity to join us at this stunning location! 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