Head Housekeeper: Lead a High-Standard Care Home Cleaning Team

Exemplar Health Care; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Leicester is seeking a Head Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness and manage the housekeeping team at a new care home. You will be responsible for leading cleaning routines, overseeing team performance, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidate is kind, energetic, and has a keen eye for detail. Prior supervisory experience is welcomed, along with a good standard of education. This position offers professional growth, peer support, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

regular supervision and peer support

access to wages before payday

retail and lifestyle discounts

free DBS check

24/7 counselling and support

Blue Light Card eligibility

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required, supervisory experience preferred.
• Good standard of education, such as GCSEs in English and Maths, is useful.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning schedules with your team, including dusting and vacuuming.
• Oversee the cleaning of all areas, including residents’ rooms and kitchens.
• Build trust and promote choice, dignity and independence.

Skills

kind, caring and understanding

great leader

keen eye for detail

excellent team player

high standards of cleanliness

positive can-do attitude

great listener and communicator

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

A leading care provider in Leicester is seeking a Head Housekeeper to ensure cleanliness and manage the housekeeping team at a new care home. You will be responsible for leading cleaning routines, overseeing team performance, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. The ideal candidate is kind, energetic, and has a keen eye for detail. Prior supervisory experience is welcomed, along with a good standard of education. This position offers professional growth, peer support, and various employee benefits.