Head Housekeeper Head Housekeeper Brendoncare Alton, Hampshire £13.30 per hour 10% premium for night and weekend shifts Full training provided! This is a full-time, permanent role (40 hours/week), including alternate weekends. We know life isn’t always 9–5, so we offer flexible shift patterns where possible – just talk to us about what works for you. We’re looking for a compassionate and organised Head Housekeeper to lead our warm and welcoming housekeeping team at Brendoncare Alton – a beautiful care home in the heart of a busy Hampshire market town, surrounded by countryside and close to local amenities. Make a real difference every day As Head Housekeeper, you’ll help create a clean, safe, and welcoming environment where our residents truly feel at home. You’ll lead the housekeeping and laundry team, ensuring the highest standards are maintained across the home. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing the cleaning and laundry team day-to-day Creating and updating cleaning and laundry schedules Liaising with residents and families to understand preferences Supervising external cleaners and monitoring performance Ordering and maintaining stock of cleaning supplies and equipment Auditing equipment condition and organising repairs/replacements Ensuring laundry runs efficiently and meets required standards Completing risk assessments Ensuring full compliance with COSHH regulations About you We’re looking for someone with experience in a domestic or cleaning role outside the home, ideally with some supervisory experience. You’ll also need to be: A confident and supportive team leader Organised, reliable, and proactive Kind, approachable, and respectful toward older people Comfortable building relationships with residents, relatives, and colleagues Why join Brendoncare? Brendoncare is a charity that puts people before profit. We’re proud to create supportive, friendly environments where residents and staff alike are valued and respected. What we offer £13.30 per hour, with a 10% premium for night/weekend shifts Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free meal provided on every shift Comprehensive training and development opportunities BUPA Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support High street discounts on groceries, clothing, gyms & more Enhanced annual leave after 5 years of service Free on-site parking (subject to availability) A welcoming, supportive team culture If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with Brendoncare. Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone. Please note: We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.