Head Housekeeper Housekeeping

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.- Maples Care Home Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.11 Per Hour Shift Type: Dayshift Contracted hours: 40 Maples Care Home is a purpose-built nursing home in Bexleyheath, set over three floors and designed to combine modern facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere.

The home offers 75 spacious ensuite bedrooms where residents are encouraged to personalise their space, creating a comfortable and supportive environment.

Lead with pride and purpose become our Head of Housekeeping at Maples Care Home! At Maples Care Home, we believe that a clean, well-kept environment isn’t just about appearances it’s about dignity, comfort, and a true sense of home.

That’s why we’re looking for a proactive, detail-focused Head of Housekeeping to lead our domestic and laundry teams to the highest possible standards.

Role: Head of Housekeeping Location: 29 Glynde Road, Bexleyheath, DA7 4EU Salary: £13.11ph Hours: 40 hours per weekAs our Head of Housekeeping, you’ll be responsible for ensuring every area of our home is fresh, spotless and safe.

From shining floors to crisp bedlinen, your work makes a difference every single day.You’ll supervise a dedicated team, manage rotas and stock levels, monitor cleanliness and infection control, and maintain the domestic equipment and laundry systems that keep everything running smoothly.

More than that, you’ll be someone our residents trust helping to create a space that feels cared for and full of pride.

What you’ll be doing: Leading the housekeeping and laundry teams with confidence and care Monitoring cleanliness across the home to meet hygiene and infection control standards Overseeing laundry quality making sure residents’ clothes, linen and bedding are well looked-after Managing rotas, supplies and reporting maintenance needs Supporting, training and appraising your team to help them grow Keeping everyone safe, comfortable and cared for from the hallways to the heart of the home What you’ll bring: Previous supervisory experience in housekeeping, ideally in a care or hospitality setting Strong organisational skills and an eagle eye for detail A firm understanding of infection control and health and safety standards A calm, positive, can-do approach Excellent communication and team leadership skills A Level 3 supervisor qualification would be a bonus Why join Canford Healthcare: As a family-run organisation, we live by our values of Care, Family, Honesty and Commitment.

We know the best teams are made of people who feel proud of what they do and supported to do it well.

You’ll be part of a warm, welcoming environment where every role matters and where your pride in your work helps others feel at home.

Ready to lead your team with excellence and heart? Apply today and bring your care, attention and leadership to our residents as Head of Housekeeping.

Contract Details Pension Onsite Parking Paid DBS Uniform Provided 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)d02fcfcb-6df4-40ee-95cf-3eb059ce3173