Housekeeper

Runwood Homes; Dacorum; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Dacorum is seeking an experienced Housekeeper to manage the domestic team and ensure cleanliness throughout the home. Responsibilities include organizing tasks, cleaning various areas, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to high-quality care. This role offers competitive hourly pay and numerous benefits, including training support and employee discounts.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Weekly pay

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Ongoing training and development

Free DBS check and uniform

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar cleaning or housekeeping role.
• Ability to lead a team and organise workload effectively.
• Flexibility and willingness to participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily housekeeping tasks and lead the domestic team.
• Maintain high cleanliness standards across all areas of the home.
• Manage laundry and residents’ room upkeep.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Overview

Housekeeper at Highview Lodge care home. Hours per week: 30 hours. Salary: £12.71 an hour.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Housekeeper to lead the domestic team in keeping our care home clean and welcoming. Your main responsibilities include organising daily tasks, setting high cleanliness standards, and ensuring all areas of the home are well-maintained. This includes taking care of laundry, making beds, and keeping residents' rooms tidy. You will also be in charge of cleaning the kitchen, setting tables, washing dishes, and maintaining a hygienic food preparation area.

Responsibilities

• Organise daily housekeeping tasks and lead the domestic team
• Maintain high cleanliness standards across all areas of the home
• Manage laundry, bed-making, and residents’ room upkeep
• Clean the kitchen, set tables, wash dishes, and maintain a hygienic food prep area

Benefits of working with Runwood Homes

• 28 days paid holiday
• Weekly pay
• Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card and access to various discounts on travel, restaurants, days out and leisure
• Employee Assistance Scheme for you and immediate family
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Funding and support towards NVQ Level 1 and 2 in Health and Social Care
• Opportunities to progress your career within the company
• Free on-site parking
• Employee of the Month awards

About you

The successful Housekeeper will be confident in maintaining high standards of work, able to lead a team effectively, and capable of organising and prioritising workload. You will be proactive, flexible, and an excellent team player. You should be open to personal development and willing to participate in training to perform your role effectively and safely.

About Runwood Homes

Established in 1987, Runwood Homes is a leading provider of residential care, dementia care, and nursing care services, with a portfolio of over 59 homes across the UK. We are committed to delivering personalised care and celebrating the lives of our residents. We prioritise the professional development of our staff through internal, external, and e-training programs at all levels to ensure high-quality care.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to safeguard adults. All positions involve appropriate checks and clearances.

You can apply for this role by completing our short application form or by visiting the home where a team member can assist you.