Head Housekeeper

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  • Eastbourne, East Sussex
  • £13.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 17 days ago
The Head Housekeeper role at Avery Healthcare's Alice Court Care Home in Eastbourne is responsible for overseeing the housekeeping and laundry services to ensure a high-quality, comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. The successful candidate will have experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to lead, supervise, and develop a team.Main duties of the jobAs Head Housekeeper, your focus will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function. This will include carrying out cleaning duties, preparing orders for cleaning materials, monitoring standards of work, and supervising and directing the housekeeping team.About usAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery believes the later years of life should be as enriching as any other and they strive to build a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.DetailsDate posted18 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1363008286Job locationsAvery HealthcareAlice Court Care Home 29 Bedfordwell Road EastbourneBN21 2BQJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilities will include:
  • Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
  • Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
  • Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
  • Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.
ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.Our ideal candidate must have:
  • Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
  • Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:
  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPackage Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Head Housekeeper. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!ABOUT THE ROLEYour focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.Other responsibilities will include:
  • Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
  • Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
  • Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
  • Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.
ABOUT YOUTo succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.Our ideal candidate must have:
  • Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
  • Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
  • Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
  • Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.
ABOUT AVERYAt Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.Please note this role will require:
  • A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
  • Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To succeed in this role, you will need experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping/laundry services to residents. You should also be able to lead, supervise, and develop teams.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • To succeed in this role, you will need experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety, and the ability to demonstrate compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping/laundry services to residents. You should also be able to lead, supervise, and develop teams.

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