Housekeeping Supervisor

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Tendring; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Sanctuary Care Limited is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor for Birchwood Residential Care Home in Ilford. The role, based at Ilford, London, GB, IG5 0TA, offers £14.46 per hour for 20 hours per week. You will lead a housekeeping team, ensure a clean, welcoming home, and support staff with training and guidance.

The package includes an extensive rewards scheme, health and wellbeing support, life insurance, and opportunities for career development within the Sanctuary Care group.

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

Lead and motivate team

Experience housekeeping in residential

Team leadership

Infection control knowledge

Clear communication

Job description

Title: Housekeeping Supervisor

Ilford, London, GB, IG5 0TA

Housekeeping Supervisor

Birchwood Residential Care Home, 406 Clayhall Avenue, Ilford, Essex, IG5 0TA

£14.46 per hour

20 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 Birchwood Residential Care Home in Ilford. 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), occupationalsick paylinked to length of service, and a contributorypension, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• CQC/CIinspection 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 optionsandinclusive 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

Before you apply

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

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.

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