Housekeeping Supervisor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Camborne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

28 days annual leave pro rata

Job summary

Sanctuary Care in Camborne, Cornwall, is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead the housekeeping team, ensuring clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents. The role involves guiding and developing staff, upholding infection control standards, and collaborating with colleagues to support residents’ wellbeing.

The position offers full-time hours with a pay rate of £13.90 per hour, reflecting commitment to quality, development, and a resident-centered care approach.

Qualifications

• Experience providing housekeeping services, ideally in a residential setting.
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team.
• Knowledge of infection control and safe cleaning practices.
• Clear communication skills and a flexible, positive approach.
• A caring, enthusiastic nature with a genuine respect for older people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver cleaning schedules consistently
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment that feels like home for residents
• Support and develop Housekeeping Assistants through day-to-day guidance and training
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control across the home
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ wellbeing

Skills

Housekeeping

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication

Caring approach

Job description

Title: Housekeeping Supervisor

Cornwall, Cornwall, GB, TR14 8BA

HousekeepingSupervisor

Blackwood House, Roskear, Camborne, Cornwall, TR14 8BA

Pay (£13.90 per hour)

39 Hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating Blackwood in Camborne. And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you’ll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make.

We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you’ve already found your calling or you’re still discovering it, we’ll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we’ll help you get there.

When you join Sanctuary Care, you’re joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver cleaning schedules consistently

• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment that feels like home for residents

• Support and develop Housekeeping Assistants through day-to-day guidance and training

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control across the home

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents’ wellbeing

Your skills

• Experience providing housekeeping services, ideally in a residential setting

• Confidence leading and supporting a small team

• Knowledge of infection control and safe cleaning practices

• Clear communication skills and a flexible, positive approach

• A caring, enthusiastic nature with a genuine respect for older people

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays),occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and acontributorypension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC

  inspection bonus

• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling

• Company-paid life insurance

• Parental leave arrangementsandannual leave purchase scheme

• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme

• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks

• Free mealsdependant on shift duration

• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before your apply

• We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

• All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

• Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

• We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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