Residential Care Housekeeping Manager

Care Dorset Limited; Willesden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced maternity pay

Sick pay from day one

Blue Light discount

Employee assistance programme

Training & development

Litmos learning platform

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead cleaning and housekeeping within the home, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety. The role involves managing a team, enforcing protocols, and coordinating with the care team to sustain a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The successful candidate will have proven housekeeping management experience in care or healthcare settings, strong leadership, and a good grip on budgeting and inventory

Qualifications

• Proven experience in housekeeping management, 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, prioritise, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all housekeeping and cleaning services within the home to ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Manage a team of housekeeping staff and allocate duties.
• Implement cleaning protocols and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the care team to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents and colleagues.

Skills

Housekeeping mgmt

Leadership

H&S

Infection control

Communication

Budgeting

Inventory

Team delegation

Job description

Care Dorset Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead cleaning and housekeeping within the home, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety. The role involves managing a team, enforcing protocols, and coordinating with the care team to sustain a welcoming environment for residents and staff.

The successful candidate will have proven housekeeping management experience in care or healthcare settings, strong leadership, and a good grip on budgeting and inventory