Domestic assistant (Head Housekeeper), Full-time
Job Description:
We are looking for a Head Housekeeper with experience for our Nursing Home in Darenth, Dartford (DA2)
£13.00 per hour | 40 Hours per Week
We accept applicants able to commute and have own transportation to get to work due to Care Home location
Are you an experienced housekeeper with strong leadership skills and a passion for maintaining exceptional standards?
Do you live in Dartford area or within commuting distance ?
We are looking for a dedicated and hands-on Head Housekeeper to join our friendly care home team in Darenth, Dartford. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of the housekeeping department and play a vital role in creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and staff.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading and motivating the housekeeping team to deliver outstanding standards of cleanliness
- Ensuring residents' bedrooms, communal areas, dining rooms, and facilities are maintained to the highest standards
- Managing housekeeping rotas and daily task allocation
- Conducting quality checks and audits
- Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning supplies
- Supporting staff training and development
- Ensuring compliance with infection control, COSHH, and health & safety regulations
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a housekeeping role within a care home, healthcare, hotel, or hospitality environment for at leasr one year
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- A positive, can-do attitude and strong work ethic
- Good communication and people management skills
- Right to work in the UK, no need for sponsorship
What We Offer
- Competitive pay of £13.00 per hour
- Full-time contract - 40 hours per week
- Supportive and welcoming team environment
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' quality of life
- Long-term career progression within a growing organisation
Join Us
If you take pride in creating clean, comfortable, and well-presented environments and have the leadership skills to inspire a team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and become part of a team where your work is valued and appreciated.
Immediate interviews available for suitable candidates.
Required Skills:
Safety Regulations Environment Leadership Skills Staff Training Hospitality Development Management Skills Housekeeping Checks People Management Ownership Compliance Healthcare Attention To Detail Team Leadership Regulations Training Leadership Communication Management