Head Housekeeper

Job summary

Our stunning care home Ashlands Manor Care Centre is a purpose built care home facility in Sale, South Manchester. The home is registered to provide care to 57 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the New Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. The home is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. We provide the highest standards of safety, comfort and care to residents. We are in a great location and have a very good local reputation. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion, they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.



We are seeking to appoint a caring, motivated and experienced Head Housekeeper to join our team. To oversee and ensure that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home is maintained to the highest level and within the New Care specification. We have a 40 hours contract available with an hourly rate of £13.20. Shift times are 0800-1630 with alternate weekend working.



Role Responsibilities:

To contribute to the achievement of the Home’s standards for Housekeeping.
To undertake general cleaning tasks.
Manage, allocate duties and supervise the housekeeping team ensuring a quality delivery of service for the duration of each shift.
Promote best practice throughout the team.
Complete all orders in line with company policy.
Complete a full deep clean schedule.
Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment.
Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:

Background in commercial cleaning in a hotel, care or hospital environment.
·Experience in managing a team of housekeepers.
·Excellent communication and organisation skills.
·Experience of Auditing and stock control and legislation e.g. COSHH.


The Benefits:

Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
Bank holiday and overtime enhancements
5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
Paid DBS
Uniform provided
Paid training
Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
Excellent induction programme for new starters
A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
A competitive rate of pay
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Ongoing career development
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Pension scheme
Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)


This position is subject to a DBS check