Job Description
Head Housekeeper Housekeeping - Collingwood Court Care Home
Contract:
Full Time
Salary:
£13.50 Per Hour
Shift Type:
Days
Contracted hours:
Full Time
Collingwood Care Home is a newly commissioned specialist care home in Clapham, London supporting adults with complex nursing needs, dementia and mental health conditions. The home offers 80 en suite bedrooms across two floors and provides complex nursing care, specialist dementia care and residential mental health support within a safe and clinically led environment.
Head Housekeeper
* £13.50 per hour
* Full time contract
* Pension, Paid DBS, Uniform provided
* 5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full time contract
The RoleAs Head Housekeeper, you will lead the housekeeping team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and comfort are maintained throughout the home. Your work will directly contribute to creating a safe, welcoming and well maintained environment for residents, visitors and colleagues.
You will oversee daily housekeeping operations including cleaning schedules, laundry services and the maintenance of communal areas and residents’ rooms. Working closely with the management team, you will ensure all areas of the home meet high standards of presentation, infection control and safety.
You will supervise and support the housekeeping team, organise rotas and allocate tasks while ensuring staff are trained and supported to maintain consistent standards. Your role will also involve managing housekeeping supplies, monitoring stock levels and ensuring equipment is used and stored safely.
As part of a newly commissioned specialist service, you will play an important role in establishing strong housekeeping routines and maintaining an environment that supports residents living with complex health needs, dementia and mental health conditions.
What We Are Looking For
* Previous experience supervising housekeeping teams within a care home, hotel or similar environment
* Strong organisational and leadership skills
* Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards
* Ability to manage workloads and support a team effectively
* Understanding of cleaning procedures, hygiene standards and infection control
About UsCollingwood Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group. Willinbrook Healthcare delivers high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs across specialist services. Care Concern Group is a family owned, market leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom, committed to delivering outstanding care and creating supportive workplaces where teams can grow and flourish.
Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness and Inclusivity define everything we do. If you share these values and want to work in a home where your contribution is valued, we would love to hear from you.