1. Head Housekeeper
2. Brendoncare Alton, Hampshire
3. £13.30 per hour
4. 10% premium for night and weekend shifts
5. 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:
6. Managing the cleaning and laundry team day-to-day
7. Creating and updating cleaning and laundry schedules
8. Liaising with residents and families to understand preferences
9. Supervising external cleaners and monitoring performance
10. Ordering and maintaining stock of cleaning supplies and equipment
11. Auditing equipment condition and organising repairs/replacements
12. Ensuring laundry runs efficiently and meets required standards
13. Completing risk assessments
14. 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:
15. A confident and supportive team leader
16. Organised, reliable, and proactive
17. Kind, approachable, and respectful toward older people
18. 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
19. £13.30 per hour, with a 10% premium for night/weekend shifts
20. Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
21. Free meal provided on every shift
22. Comprehensive training and development opportunities
23. BUPA Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 wellbeing support
24. High street discounts on groceries, clothing, gyms & more
25. Enhanced annual leave after 5 years of service
26. Free on-site parking (subject to availability)
27. 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.