Senior Housekeeper & Team Lead - Elder Care Champion

NHS Jobs; North Shields; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension 3%

Recognition schemes

DBS costs paid

28 days annual leave

Flexible working

Training and development

Personal development plans

Community environment

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to lead domestic and laundry teams, maintain high cleanliness standards across resident rooms and communal areas, and ensure staff rostering supports superb resident care. You will foster a warm, respectful environment, adapt to changing needs, and help residents enjoy a clean, safe and dignified daily life in our award-winning homes.

The role offers training, development, and the chance to grow within a supportive team that values compassion and

Qualifications

• Experience of working within similar environment
• Housekeeper/Team leader experience required.
• A caring nature with ability to give everyone a personal approach.
• Flexible and adaptable to changes at short notice.
• Strong work ethic with solution-based approach to problem solving.
• Work well under pressure without negative impact to those around you.
• Warm, approachable, and engaging persona
• Respect everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated.
• Resilient and adaptable to differing needs of colleagues and residents

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in residents' rooms and in all communal areas.
• Lead and coach domestic and laundry teams to deliver quality care.
• Ensure correct staff rostering to support resident care.
• Promote personalised excellence, community spirit and a kind, caring environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Care mindset

Flexibility

Resilience

Communication

Pressure handling

Job description

Akari Care is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to lead domestic and laundry teams, maintain high cleanliness standards across resident rooms and communal areas, and ensure staff rostering supports superb resident care. You will foster a warm, respectful environment, adapt to changing needs, and help residents enjoy a clean, safe and dignified daily life in our award-winning homes.

The role offers training, development, and the chance to grow within a supportive team that values compassion and