Head Housekeeper

Location: On site / Grenville Rd, Lostwithiel PL22 0RA, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Housekeeping
Hourly Salary range: from £ 13.60 to £ 27.00

40hrs Contract

Are you an organised, compassionate leader with a passion for creating warm, clean, and welcoming environments?

Do you take pride in motivating a team and ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Head Housekeeper to lead our domestic team. You'll play a key role in maintaining a safe, dignified, and homely environment for our residents, while supporting and mentoring your team to deliver exceptional standards every day.

This is more than housekeeping, it's leadership with purpose, and an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others.

What We Offer

• Supportive leadership and positive team culture
• Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
• Weekend enhancements (time and a quarter)

Job Purpose

As Head Housekeeper, you'll oversee all domestic and laundry operations within the home. Your role is vital in ensuring residents live in a clean, comfortable, and safe environment, one that reflects dignity, respect, and care. You'll lead by example, supporting your team to deliver exceptional service with compassion and attention to detail.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Leading, supervising, and motivating the housekeeping teams
• Planning staff rotas and ensuring adequate daily cover
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the home
• Ensuring all rooms and communal areas meet regulatory and organisational expectations
• Carrying out audits and inspections to maintain quality standards
• Monitoring and ordering cleaning supplies and equipment
• Ensuring safe and effective use of cleaning materials and machinery
• Training new staff and supporting ongoing development
• Reporting maintenance issues promptly and following up where necessary
• Supporting hands on cleaning tasks when required
• Building positive relationships with residents, offering friendly interactions and support

Requirements

• Naturally kind, caring, and compassionate
• Experience in housekeeping, preferably within a care or hospitality setting
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience desirable
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident in leading a team and managing day to day operations
• Able to communicate effectively with residents, staff, and visitors
• Willingness to support both housekeeping and laundry areas when needed
• Passionate about creating a homely environment where residents feel valued and cared for

Pay Rates

• £13.60 per hour
• £27.20 per hour (Bank Holidays)

Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we'd love to hear from you.