Head Housekeeper

Job summary

Lead a dedicated housekeeping team in creating exceptional living environments for residents at a CQC-rated 'Good' care home.

You'll manage your own team while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in our purpose-built facility, making a real difference to the daily lives and wellbeing of our residents.

We have a 40 hour contract available with an hourly rate of £13.75. Shift times are 0800-1630, with alternate weekend working.



About Ashlands Manor

Ashlands Manor 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 Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. The home is rated GOOD in all domains by CQC. 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.



What you'll be doing

Oversee and ensure cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained to the highest level
Manage, allocate duties and supervise the housekeeping team
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
Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults


What we're looking for

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
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
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
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)


At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more…More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

This position is subject to a DBS check

Ready to lead a team that makes a genuine difference to residents' lives every day? Apply now and take the next step in your housekeeping career.