Head of Housekeeping

Job summary

Head of Housekeeping
£37,000 per annum plus company benefits
Full Time Hours

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Rectory Court is a stunning residential home located in Blackheath.

The Head of Housekeeping role is a hands-on, supervisory working role. You will be responsible for supervising and auditing all housekeeping functions with the home and ensure that customer care and service is delivered in a consistent manner and that the home, its furnishings, equipment and linen are of the highest standards and safe at all times. This is a full-time role but you will split your time working across two homes, Rectory Court and Leah Lodge which is a few minutes away.

Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity  *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

You will supervise the housekeepers and laundry assistants and ensure working rotas are in place. You will need to be able to lead, train and mentor your team whilst following the housekeeping and infection control policy and procedures within the home.

Previous supervisory experience is essential for this role.

Key Attributes:

• Eye for detail
  • High cleaning standards
  • Working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
  • Awareness of waste disposal and infection control measures
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships, including influencing skills and managing change
  • Appropriate experience and relevant qualifications
  • Experience in cleaning and housekeeping functions
  • Energetic, passionate, proactive, flexible, and adaptable
  • Awareness of COSHH and CQC regulations
  • Team player, self -starter, influencer, leader, self-motivated