Housekeeping Supervisor

Sanctuary Group; Redruth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

CQC inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Cycle to Work

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor for The Green Residential Care Home in Redruth. The role offers 40 hours per week at £13.90 per hour, providing leadership to a housekeeping team in a residential care setting.

You will maintain a clean, safe, welcoming home and support staff through day-to-day guidance and training, ensuring infection control and high cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Experience providing housekeeping services, ideally in a residential setting.
• Clear communication skills and a flexible, positive approach.
• Ability to lead a small team and develop staff through training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver cleaning schedules consistently.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment 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.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support residents’ wellbeing.

Skills

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication skills

Job description

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Housekeeping Supervisor

The Green Residential Care Home, Drump Rd, Redruth TR15 1LU

£13.90 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 The Green Residential Care Home in Redruth. 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 proudlyInvestors in People Platinum 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
• 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 offer a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, recognise your contribution, and help you build a rewarding career with Sanctuary:

• CQCinspection 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 trainingand ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working optionsand an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Exclusive retail discounts , Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Free uniform
• Refer a Friend scheme, rewarding you for helping great people join Sanctuary

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. Sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks where needed. Information provided during recruitment may be verified as part of these checks.

Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

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

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.

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