Head Housekeeper Housekeeping - Gowrie House Care Home Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
£12.50 Per Hour
Shift type:
Days
Contracted hours:
30
Gowrie House is located in the heart of Kirkcaldy, a charming coastal town on the Forth Estuary in East Central Scotland. Our care home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for up to 60 residents in a supportive, welcoming setting.
We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping operations and maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort across our home. If you take pride in creating a safe, fresh, and homely environment for others, we would love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
* £12.50 per hour
* Contracted to 30 hours per week
* Paid PVG, pension scheme, uniform provided and onsite parking
* 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
Your Role: As Head Housekeeper, you will lead and support the housekeeping team, ensuring all areas of the home – including resident rooms, communal spaces, and laundry – are clean, well-presented and maintained to the highest standards. You will organise schedules, manage supplies, and uphold all safety and hygiene procedures. Your attention to detail and leadership will help provide residents with a comfortable, dignified, and pleasant living environment.
What We’re Looking For: We are looking for someone with strong organisational and leadership skills, ideally with experience in a housekeeping supervisory role. You will be proactive, dependable, and committed to providing a clean and welcoming environment for our residents. A warm, respectful attitude and a good understanding of infection control and health and safety practices are essential.
About Us: Gowrie House is part of Belsize Healthcare, a family-owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about delivering exceptional care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.
Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If these values speak to you and you want to be part of a team that makes a real difference, apply today.