Housekeeping Manager

Quantum Care; St Albans; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Housekeeping Manager to oversee housekeeping operations in their facilities. The successful candidate will manage a team ensuring a clean, warm, and inviting atmosphere for residents while maintaining compliance with regulations. Competitive salaries, career development opportunities, and in-house training are offered, making it an excellent opportunity for those with relevant experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhancements

Career development opportunities

First-class training

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Pension Scheme

Free DBS check and uniform

Access to retail discounts

Referral scheme of £500

Qualifications

• Previous relevant experience in housekeeping.
• Excellent multitasking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the housekeeping operation.
• Work as part of an integrated care team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness.
• Organise and participate in staff training and reviews.
• Manage housekeeping budget and produce stock takes.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Supervisory skills

Job description

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex.

We are looking to recruit the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

Housekeeping Manager

Full Time - Weekdays and Weekends

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the housekeeping operation in the home including supervising the team of housekeepers to ensure the home provides a warm and inviting atmosphere.
• Work as part of an integrated care team, helping create a caring environment where residents’ dignity is never compromised and their independence is encouraged.
• Ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations and maintain company COSHH manuals.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the home in accordance with guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Organise and participate in staff meetings, training and development and staff reviews.
• Manage the housekeeping budget and produce bi‑monthly stock takes; agree on action to be taken in the event of an overspend.
• Supervise and/or undertake basic housekeeping tasks throughout the home, including laundry; monitor all areas to ensure they are kept in a hygienic condition.
• Previous relevant experience together with excellent multitasking and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones.
• First‑class in‑house training provided from day one.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
• Company Pension Scheme (after 1 year’s service).
• Free DBS check and uniform.
• Access to retail discounts and offers.
• Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral.

This is a great opportunity to join a well‑established, values‑driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.