Lead Housekeeper – Care Facility (40h)

Cygnet Wast Hills; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supervision & support

Referral scheme

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cygnet Wast Hills is seeking a confident Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team in a care setting. You will ensure cleanliness standards, supervise staff, and manage daily regimes for a safe, comfortable environment.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. You will work closely with care teams to maintain high service quality and uphold COSHH and health & safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience required.
• Good communication skills essential.
• Ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Friendly, conscientious and positive attitude.
• COSHH & Health & Safety training completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide a general housekeeping service and maintain high cleanliness.
• Supervise staff and conduct annual appraisals.
• Carry out daily and weekly cleaning regimes and monitor stock/equipment.
• Follow safe working practices and health & safety procedures.
• Adhere to COSHH regulations and monitor service standards.
• Audit service level against agreed standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Good communication

Confidential information handling

Friendly attitude

COSHH training

Job description

Cygnet Wast Hills is seeking a confident Head Housekeeper to lead the housekeeping team in a care setting. You will ensure cleanliness standards, supervise staff, and manage daily regimes for a safe, comfortable environment.

The role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexible start times. You will work closely with care teams to maintain high service quality and uphold COSHH and health & safety requirements.