Housekeeping Supervisor

Bupa; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

My Healthcare - 24/7 support

Wagestream access to earned wages

28 days holiday

Sick pay scheme

Long service rewards

Free meal on every shift

Travel loan availability

Pension plans

Parental leave

Menopause Plan

Gym discounts

Job summary

Brunswick Court Care Home in Watford is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to lead a dedicated team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness in bedrooms and communal areas. You’ll oversee housekeeping and laundry staff, manage rotas, and ensure supplies are stocked for smooth day‑to‑day operations.

Salary ranges between £13.40 and £14.40 per hour, with a permanent full‑time contract. This is a full‑time role within a supportive Bupa care home environment that prioritises resident

Qualifications

• You’ll have experience in a housekeeping role, always completing work to high standards and take pride in maintaining an organised environment.
• With strong communication skills, you’ll be able to confidently lead and motivate a team to deliver the best service, but you’ll also be happy working independently, prioritising and delegating tasks amongst your team where necessary.
• With an approachable and caring nature, you will enjoy getting to know each of our residents as well as working closely with other teams.

Responsibilities

• Always ensuring high standards of cleanliness within our home, you’ll work closely with the maintenance and management teams to ensure every room is well looked after
• Leading by example, you will vacuum, mop floors, polish and generally ensure the up-keep of all communal areas and our resident’s bedrooms
• Supervising housekeeping and laundry assistants, you’ll manage staff rotas, any training that is required and ensure that all housekeeping and domestic items are in stock or replenished accordingly

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description: Housekeeping Supervisor Brunswick Court Care Home 62 Stratford Road, Watford WD17 4JB Salary: £13.40 - £14.40 per hour depending on experience Permanent full time contract

We make health happen Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives. Our Housekeeping Supervisors have an eye for detail and a heart for helping others. They believe that a clean and comfortable environment is essential for the well‑being of our residents. Our care home is more than just a place to live; it's a community where every detail matters, and every team member makes a difference. Housekeeping Supervisors ensure that every corner of our care home sparkles. They lead a dedicated team of housekeepers, inspiring them to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Key Responsibilities

• Always ensuring high standards of cleanliness within our home, you’ll work closely with the maintenance and management teams to ensure every room is well looked after
• Leading by example, you will vacuum, mop floors, polish and generally ensure the up-keep of all communal areas and our resident’s bedrooms
• Supervising housekeeping and laundry assistants, you’ll manage staff rotas, any training that is required and ensure that all housekeeping and domestic items are in stock or replenished accordingly

Key Skills / Qualifications

• You’ll have experience in a housekeeping role, always completing work to high standards and take pride in maintaining an organised environment.
• With strong communication skills, you’ll be able to confidently lead and motivate a team to deliver the best service, but you’ll also be happy working independently, prioritising and delegating tasks amongst your team where necessary.
• With an approachable and caring nature, you will enjoy getting to know each of our residents as well as working closely with other teams.

Benefits

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans – find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Diversity & Inclusion

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That’s why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of your recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Immigration

**Please note, this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is not included under the UK's Points Based Immigration System for sponsorship by an employer.

Location & Hours

Time Type: Full time Job Area: Locations: Brunswick Court Be at the heart of helping people live longer healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We employ more than 80,000 people globally who are making this a reality.

Our Culture

Wherever you work, one thing stands out about Bupa people. Our customers are our passion – they’re at the heart of our positively different culture of care. At Bupa you’ll be challenged, you’ll be encouraged to innovate, and collaborate with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. We trust, respect and consider everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.