Head of Housekeeping

Contract:

Permanent

Hampton Care Home is a spacious, purpose-built home in the London suburb of Hampton, providing high-quality nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care for up to 76 residents. Set across three floors with generous ensuite bedrooms, dedicated staff teams and secure landscaped gardens, the home offers a safe, supportive and welcoming environment designed for comfort, dignity and quality of life.

Lead with pride and purpose become our Head of Housekeeping at Hampton Care Home!At Hampton Care Home, we believe that a clean, well-kept environment isn't just about appearances it's about dignity, comfort, and a true sense of home. That's why we're looking for a proactive, detail-focused Head of Housekeeping to lead our domestic and laundry teams to the highest possible standards.Role: Head of HousekeepingLocation: Hampton Care Home, Upper Sunbury Road, Hampton, Middlesex, TW12 2DWSalary: £13.92 per hourHours: 40 hours per week, worked over 5 days between Monday and SundayAs our Head of Housekeeping, you'll be responsible for ensuring every area of our home is fresh, spotless and safe. From shining floors to crisp bedlinen, your work makes a difference every single day.You'll supervise a dedicated team, manage rotas and stock levels, monitor cleanliness and infection control, and maintain the domestic equipment and laundry systems that keep everything running smoothly. More than that, you'll be someone our residents trust helping to create a space that feels cared for and full of pride.What you'll be doing:

• Leading the housekeeping and laundry teams with confidence and care
• Monitoring cleanliness across the home to meet hygiene and infection control standards
• Overseeing laundry quality making sure residents' clothes, linen and bedding are well looked-after
• Managing rotas, supplies and reporting maintenance needs
• Supporting, training and appraising your team to help them grow
• Keeping everyone safe, comfortable and cared for from the hallways to the heart of the home

What you'll bring:

• Previous supervisory experience in housekeeping, ideally in a care or hospitality setting
• Strong organisational skills and an eagle eye for detail
• A firm understanding of infection control and health & safety standards
• A calm, positive, can-do approach
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills
• A Level 3 supervisor qualification would be a bonus

Why join Canford Healthcare:As a family-run organisation, we live by our values of Care, Family, Honesty and Commitment. We know the best teams are made of people who feel proud of what they do and supported to do it well. You'll be part of a warm, welcoming environment where every role matters and where your pride in your work helps others feel at home.Ready to lead your team with excellence and heart?Apply today and bring your care, attention and leadership to our residents as Head of Housekeeping.