Job Description: Head Housekeeper
Location: Corinthian House Green Hill Lane, Upper Wortley, Leeds, West Yorkshire,
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time 40hrs
Salary: £13.40ph
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key
At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.
We’re currently looking for a Head Housekeeper to join the team at Corinthian House in Leeds If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Prioritise workload of, and allocate tasks to, Domestic and Laundry Staff.
- Create and maintain cleaning regimes (daily, weekly, periodically etc.) for all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
- Ensure that the following are carried out at appropriate intervals in all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy:
- Through cleaning of all areas.
- Dusting, vacuuming and washing down of all areas.
- Cleaning all windows.
- Polishing of mirrors, brass plates on doors and furniture (as applicable).
- Dusting all ledges, pictures, high areas and skirting boards.
- Shampooing of carpets.
- Cleaning curtains and furniture.
- Emptying / cleaning waste bins.
- Restocking of toiletries, soaps, towels etc.
- Conduct random audit checks of all areas of the Home (excluding those maintained by Kitchen Staff), at appropriate intervals, to ensure cleaning has been properly carried out. (Home Safety & Equipment)
- Continuously assess the work of all Staff Members to ensure consistently high standards.
- Liaise with the Home Manager regarding the effectiveness of cleaning products, and ensure their safe storage.
Follow up safety/maintenance issues
What We’re Looking For
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
- Organised, reliable, and confident in planning events
- Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
- Arrange / participate in Staff and Resident meetings as required.
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Previous experience in a care is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What We Offer
- A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
- Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
- A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.
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Head Housekeeper in Leeds employer: Highgate Care
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