Housekeeping Supervisor — Create a Home-from-Home Hospice

Children's Hospice South West; Queen Charlton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced sick pay (up to 6 months)

7% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity/adoption pay

Wellbeing support and EAP

Job summary

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to help keep Charlton Farm hospice running smoothly and calmly. You’ll lead a small team, plan cleaning schedules, manage rotas and ensure high cleanliness and infection-control standards.

The role includes coordinating with care, catering and facilities teams to create a warm, home-from-home environment for families, with weekends and bank holidays required as part of a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or cleaning roles, including supervising a team.
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to high standards.
• Knowledge of health & safety and cleaning best practice.
• Confidence in leading, motivating and developing others.
• Excellent communication and people skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support a small team of staff and volunteers to deliver exceptional standards.
• Plan and oversee high-quality cleaning schedules across the hospice.
• Manage rotas, performance, and day-to-day operations.
• Ensure outstanding standards of cleanliness, safety and infection control.
• Oversee stock, equipment and housekeeping systems.
• Collaborate with care, catering and facilities teams to create a seamless experience for families.
• Create a home-from-home atmosphere in patient and family areas.

Skills

Team supervision

Attention to detail

Health & safety

People management

Job description

Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor to help keep Charlton Farm hospice running smoothly and calmly. You’ll lead a small team, plan cleaning schedules, manage rotas and ensure high cleanliness and infection-control standards.

The role includes coordinating with care, catering and facilities teams to create a warm, home-from-home environment for families, with weekends and bank holidays required as part of a 37-hour week.