Head of Housekeeping & Laundry – Care Home Leader

NHS Jobs; Knowle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Head Housekeeper for Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. The role focuses on overseeing housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a high-quality care environment for residents.

The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning and laundry management, with strong leadership and a solid understanding of health and safety standards, including COSHH. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
• Compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Prepare orders for Home Manager approval for cleaning materials with approved suppliers while ensuring stock levels and budget compliance.
• Monitor standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervise and direct the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

Skills

Cleaning & laundry leadership

Team leadership

Health & safety knowledge

Public setting experience

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Head Housekeeper for Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull. The role focuses on overseeing housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a high-quality care environment for residents.

The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning and laundry management, with strong leadership and a solid understanding of health and safety standards, including COSHH. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.