Housekeeping Supervisor – Flexible Lead Care Home Team

Sanctuary Group; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata (incl.

occupational sick pay

contributory pension

CI inspection bonus

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Free uniform

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor for Queens Care Home, Prestwick. The role leads the housekeeping team, maintains a warm, clean environment, and develops staff while upholding infection control standards.

Ideal candidates will have frontline housekeeping experience in residential settings, strong communication, and a caring approach towards older residents. The position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience providing housekeeping services, ideally in a residential setting.
• 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.
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Housekeeping leadership

Team leadership

Infection control

Communication skills

Caring attitude

Respect for older people

Job description

Sanctuary Care is seeking a Housekeeping Supervisor for Queens Care Home, Prestwick. The role leads the housekeeping team, maintains a warm, clean environment, and develops staff while upholding infection control standards.

Ideal candidates will have frontline housekeeping experience in residential settings, strong communication, and a caring approach towards older residents. The position offers a supportive team culture and opportunities for career development.