Lead Housekeeping Manager (Care Home)

Care Dorset Limited; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay from day one

Blue Light discount package

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development opportunities

Litmos online learning platform

Refer a Friend Bonus (£300 per person)

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to oversee all housekeeping and cleaning services within the home, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety standards. The role leads a team, implements protocols, and collaborates with the care team to provide a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven housekeeping management experience in care or healthcare settings, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a housekeeping management role, preferably in a care or healthcare setting.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and infection control regulations.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Understanding of the needs of vulnerable individuals and the ability to treat people we support with dignity and respect.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all housekeeping and cleaning services to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety.
• Manage a team of housekeeping staff and implement cleaning protocols.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for residents and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Health & safety

Infection control

Communication

Planning & organisation

Team management

Independent working

Budgeting

Inventory management

People care

Job description

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to oversee all housekeeping and cleaning services within the home, ensuring exceptional cleanliness, hygiene, and health and safety standards. The role leads a team, implements protocols, and collaborates with the care team to provide a safe, welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has proven housekeeping management experience in care or healthcare settings, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills.