Head Housekeeper

Job summary

Head Housekeeper Housekeeping - Alderbrook Care Home

Contract:Full Time

Salary:£13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type:Days

Contracted hours:40

Alderbrook Care Home, based in Leeds, will specialise in complex physical and mental health needs for 140 residents. We are creating a supportive, specialist environment where residents feel valued, respected and truly at home.

We are now looking for a dedicated and proactive Head Housekeeper to join our team. If you are committed to delivering exceptional standards of housekeeping and want to lead a team that directly enhances the comfort and wellbeing of residents, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• £13.00 per hour, contracted to 40 hours per week
• Pension scheme, Paid DBS, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

Your Role
As Head Housekeeper, you will oversee the daily operations of the housekeeping team, ensuring that all areas of the care home are clean, safe, and welcoming. You will lead, train, and support your team to maintain the highest standards, delegate tasks efficiently, manage cleaning supplies and equipment, and carry out quality inspections of residents’ rooms and communal areas. You will handle any housekeeping-related requests or complaints promptly and professionally, liaise with other departments to ensure smooth operations, and manage the housekeeping budget responsibly. Every day offers the opportunity to enhance the environment and experience for our residents.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience in housekeeping, with strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to train, support, and motivate a team to maintain high standards
• Strong communication skills and ability to liaise with staff at all levels
• Commitment to delivering a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents

About Us
Alderbrook Care Home is part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and want to join a team that is dedicated to making a real difference, we would be delighted to hear from you.