Housekeeping Supervisor

Sanctuary Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Sick pay

Pension

Health & wellbeing support

Life insurance

Training & development

Flexible working

Discounts

Meals on shift

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is recruiting a Housekeeping Supervisor at Iffley Residential and Nursing Home in Oxford. You will lead the housekeeping team to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that feels like home for residents, and you will train and support team members to uphold high standards of cleanliness.

You will work closely with colleagues to support residents’ wellbeing, ensuring infection control is rigorously followed while delivering compassionate care in a not-for-profit,

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 experience

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication skills

Caring approach

Job description

Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.

Housekeeping Supervisor

Iffley Residential and Nursing Home, Anne Greenwood Close, Iffley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 4DN

£14.18 per hour

40 hours per week

Where purpose meets possibility

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we’d love you to be part of it. We’re excited to welcome a Housekeeping Supervisor to our friendly team at Iffley Residential and Nursing Home in Iffley. 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, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CI 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 arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant 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 you 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.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

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Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.
An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.