Senior Housekeeper – Lead Cleaning & Care Home Excellence

Athenacarehomes; March; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days of holiday per year

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Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Senior Housekeeper at Aria Court Care Home in March to lead the housekeeping team and ensure clean, safe, welcoming environments for residents and visitors. 37.5 hours weekly on a rota, with a generous benefits package.

Salary is £13.50 per hour; candidates should have at least 2 years in a similar role with proven team, budget and target management, plus strong communication and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position, with proven experience managing a team, budgets and targets.
• A passion for care – genuinely caring, residents first.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as well as high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping, laundry and domestic services for the home.
• Support recruitment, induction and training of the support service team and ensure targets are met.
• Manage rotas, budgets, stocks and reporting for the Housekeeping department.
• Lead and inspire the team to deliver outstanding service to residents and visitors.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Athena Care Homes is seeking a Senior Housekeeper at Aria Court Care Home in March to lead the housekeeping team and ensure clean, safe, welcoming environments for residents and visitors. 37.5 hours weekly on a rota, with a generous benefits package.

Salary is £13.50 per hour; candidates should have at least 2 years in a similar role with proven team, budget and target management, plus strong communication and attention to detail.