Senior Housekeeping & Laundry Manager (Care Home)

NHS Jobs; Braintree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Housekeeper for Braintree Mews Care Home. You will oversee the housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a high‑quality care environment for residents, leading a small team and working within budget and safety guidelines.

The role requires experience in cleaning and managing laundry, strong health and safety knowledge, and proven leadership abilities. DBS check will be conducted, and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Ability to lead, supervise and develop housekeeping teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Oversee housekeeping and laundry services to ensure high-quality care.
• Carry out cleaning duties per the housekeeping description.
• Prepare orders for Home Manager approval for cleaning materials with approved suppliers within budget.
• Monitor standards and supervise/develop the housekeeping team.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Laundry management

Health and safety knowledge

Leadership/Team supervision

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Head Housekeeper for Braintree Mews Care Home. You will oversee the housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a high‑quality care environment for residents, leading a small team and working within budget and safety guidelines.

The role requires experience in cleaning and managing laundry, strong health and safety knowledge, and proven leadership abilities. DBS check will be conducted, and eligibility to work in the UK must be demonstrated.