At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a housekeeping team to maintain cleanliness and comfort in a residential care home.
- Company: Parkside Residential Home, a friendly Christian care home for adults over 65.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow in a compassionate and respectful setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in housekeeping and team supervision, with a caring approach.
The predicted salary is between 23000 - 23000 £ per year.
Location: Parkside Residential Home, Romford, RM2 5EH
Salary: £23,000 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week, weekdays only
Job type: Permanent, part-time
As Head Housekeeper, you will lead Parkside's housekeeping team and ensure excellent standards of cleanliness, infection control and comfort throughout the home. This is a hands-on role for an experienced Housekeeper, Domestic Supervisor or Cleaning Team Leader who takes pride in creating a safe and welcoming environment.
About Parkside
Parkside is a friendly Christian residential care home providing personal care and accommodation for adults aged over 65. The team creates a warm, supportive home-from-home environment where residents' dignity, independence and individual personalities are respected.
The Role
Reporting to the Deputy Manager, you will manage the daily housekeeping service, supervise the housekeeping team and remain actively involved in cleaning and laundry duties. You will work closely with the care, catering and maintenance teams to maintain high standards across residents' rooms, en-suites, communal areas and offices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and allocate tasks to the housekeeping team
- Prepare rotas with the Deputy Manager
- Maintain cleaning schedules and daily task lists
- Check cleaning standards throughout the home
- Organise residents' laundry, including washing, ironing and distribution
- Lead on infection control and maintain relevant records
- Ensure COSHH information and risk assessments are up to date
- Complete annual infection control and COSHH audits
- Order supplies and ensure cleaning equipment is properly maintained
- Undertake general and deep cleaning when required
- Liaise with maintenance staff regarding repairs and improvements
- Respond compassionately to residents' requests and emergency buzzers
- Record relevant resident support using the home's care management software
- Act as a Keyworker for one or two residents when required
- Support Parkside's Christian ethos and follow all health and safety procedures
About You
You will be caring, thorough and dependable, with the confidence to lead others and respond proactively to changing priorities. You should have:
- Previous experience as a Head Housekeeper, Housekeeping Supervisor, Domestic Supervisor or similar
- At least 12 months' cleaning or housekeeping experience within a care home, residential or commercial environment
- Experience supervising staff and allocating workloads
- Knowledge of infection control, COSHH and safe manual handling
- Excellent attention to detail and customer service skills
- A kind and respectful approach when working with older people
- The physical ability to complete cleaning duties across a three-storey building
- An NVQ or Diploma in Management, or another relevant qualification, would be desirable.
If you are an experienced Housekeeper or Cleaning Supervisor who would enjoy leading a dedicated team and helping residents feel comfortable and cared for, apply today with your current CV.
Head Housekeeper in London employer: Parkside Residential Home
Parkside Residential Home is an exceptional employer that prioritises a warm and supportive work environment, fostering a culture of compassion and respect for both staff and residents. As a Head Housekeeper, you will not only lead a dedicated team but also play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for our residents, with opportunities for personal growth and development within a Christian ethos. Located in Romford, this part-time position offers a fulfilling career where your contributions directly impact the well-being of older adults in a safe and welcoming home.
