Lead Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor

Meallmore; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company sick pay

Free parking

Subsidised meals

Blue Light Card eligibility

Overtime rates

Wagestream (earnings access)

Job summary

Alderwood Care Home in Dumbarton is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping and laundry teams, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control while supporting residents to feel at home. You will report to the Home Manager and drive delivery of Meallmore’s standards within a caring, safe environment.

The role focuses on team leadership, rota management, stock control and continuous improvement, with a compassionate approach toward residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Head Housekeeper experience preferred; training provided if stepping up.
• Knowledge of cleaning schedules, COSHH, infection control and health & safety.
• Excellent attention to detail, communication and organisation.
• Proactive, ambitious and self-motivated with leadership ability.
• Kind and caring nature when engaging with residents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire housekeeping and laundry teams; ensure cleanliness and infection control.
• Adhere to health and safety protocols to protect residents, visitors, and staff.
• Maintain records and audits for cleaning schedules.
• Manage ordering, stock and budgets.
• Prepare and adjust staff rotas for home needs.
• Support training and mentorship; participate in meetings.
• Provide coaching and supervision to the team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Self-motivation

Empathy

Job description

Alderwood Care Home in Dumbarton is seeking a Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping and laundry teams, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and infection control while supporting residents to feel at home. You will report to the Home Manager and drive delivery of Meallmore’s standards within a caring, safe environment.

The role focuses on team leadership, rota management, stock control and continuous improvement, with a compassionate approach toward residents and staff.