Head Housekeeper - Edinburgh Struan Lodge Care Home is a purpose built 30 bed care home in the Balgreen area of Edinburgh, providing Nursing, Dementia and Palliative care. The home offers a quiet, homely setting with a close knit team, allowing staff to build meaningful relationships and deliver individualised, person centred care every day. Head Housekeeper Contract 14.06 per hour Contracted to 35 hours per week- Flexible over 7 days. Paid PVG, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Role Overview As Head Housekeeper, you will take overall responsibility for the cleanliness, presentation and organisation of the home, ensuring a safe, comfortable and welcoming environment is maintained at all times. This is a key leadership role where your standards and attention to detail will directly impact daily life and overall experience. You will lead and manage the housekeeping team, overseeing the cleaning of residents' rooms, bathrooms and all communal areas to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene and presentation. You will coordinate daily operations, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and in line with infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures. Working closely with other departments, you will ensure a well organised and responsive service. You will monitor quality, manage supplies and support your team through training, guidance and leadership, creating a positive and high performing environment. What We Are Looking For Previous experience in a housekeeping or supervisory role Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent organisation and attention to detail Good understanding of cleaning standards, hygiene and infection control Ability to manage workload, priorities and team performance Good communication and interpersonal skills About us Struan Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
Head Housekeeper - Edinburgh employer: Care Concern Group
The Lodge is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Senior Support Workers dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and young people with learning disabilities. Located in the picturesque Somerset countryside, employees benefit from a flexible work schedule, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth within a compassionate team that values collaboration and respect.
