Head Housekeeper

Glenholme Healthcare Group Ltd.; Horncastle; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is searching for an experienced Head Housekeeper to oversee the housekeeping team at Thimbleby Court in Horncastle. This key role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to ensure exceptional cleanliness and hygiene standards are upheld. Responsibilities include managing cleaning schedules, ensuring compliance with infection control procedures, and leading a dedicated team in a warm, welcoming environment. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on residents' quality of life.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Hastee Pay option

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping or similar role required.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Knowledge of cleaning protocols and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the housekeeping team to maintain high standards.
• Organize daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and report needs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Infection control knowledge

Job description

Head Housekeeper

Job Type: Head Housekeeper
Hours: 33 hours per week, alternative weekends required
Salary: £13.25 per hour plus a wide range of benefits and perks
Location: Glenholme Healthcare, Thimbleby Court, Horncastle LN9 5RA

Join our team and lead the creation of a safe and welcoming home

Glenholme Healthcare is seeking an experienced, organised, and motivated Head Housekeeper to lead the domestic team at Thimbleby Court in Horncastle. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the home maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control, creating a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

About Glenholme Healthcare

Glenholme is a specialist care provider delivering high quality residential care, supported living, and complex care services. Our work is guided by strong values of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person centred support. We are committed to creating safe, comfortable environments where people feel valued and able to live well.

We believe in supporting our staff as much as the people we care for, promoting equality, diversity, and opportunities for development across all our services.

About Thimbleby Court

Thimbleby Court is a warm and welcoming residential care home for older adults in Horncastle. We provide person centred care that focuses on comfort, dignity, safety, and wellbeing in a homely environment. The housekeeping team plays a vital role in maintaining high standards that directly impact residents’ quality of life.

Benefits of working with Glenholme

28 days annual leave including bank holidays and your birthday off, plus additional leave with length of service*

Hastee Pay, allowing you to withdraw up to 40 percent of your earned salary before payday*

Pension scheme and life assurance cover*

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering personal advice, family support, financial guidance, and mental health and wellbeing support*

Blue Light Card reimbursement*

*Terms and conditions apply to benefits*

Duties and responsibilities

Leading and supervising the housekeeping and domestic team to ensure high standards are consistently maintained

Organising and allocating daily and weekly cleaning schedules

Maintaining excellent standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the home, in line with infection control procedures

Monitoring stock levels of cleaning materials and equipment and reporting requirements

Ensuring safe storage and use of cleaning products and equipment

Being responsible for keys and maintaining the security and integrity of areas being cleaned

Completing quality checks and audits of cleaning standards

Reporting maintenance issues promptly and following procedures

Supporting with cleaning duties when required, including bedrooms, bathrooms, communal areas, and back of house areas

Working closely with the management team to ensure the environment remains safe, compliant, and welcoming

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

Glenholme Thimbleby Court in Horncastle would love to meet you.

If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team, and want to make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today.

Job Code: GHTCB