Head Housekeeper

About the company
Family-owned Kingsley Healthcare is a UK top 20 ranked care home group (carehome.co.uk) employing 2,000-plus staff and supporting 1,400 residents.
We have a sector-leading 4.7 Glassdoor rating and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer. Furthermore, we are proud to have been ranked Number 1 in the UK for work wellbeing in recruiter Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023. A true testament to Kingsley’s caring ethos.
As a Housekeeper, you will be planning and supervising all domestic, laundry and housekeeping duties required in looking after our residents and staff on a daily basis. It will be your role to ensure that our home is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards, and that our domestic, laundry, and housekeeping complies with the latest Health & Safety and COSHH standards.
Reports to: Home Manager/Regional Hospitality and Lifestyle Manager
This role could be for you if you have;
- Previous domestic experience within a commercial or business setting.
- Good organisational skills.
- A positive approach to working with colleagues and a professional and diplomatic approach when dealing with residents and their families.
- Excellent timekeeping, to be able to deal with a high-pressure environment.
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
- Understanding and clear commitment to health and safety practices.
What will you get from the role?
You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.