Head Housekeeper

Job description

Kings Hill Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care facility set in one of Kents most thoughtfully designed modern villages. Opening in Spring 2026, the home has been created from the ground up to support 78 residents with a wide range of needs, including residential, dementia, nursing and respite care. Every aspect of the home reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional standards of safety, comfort and personalised support, enhanced by innovative technology and thoughtfully designed spaces.
Situated in the heart of Kings Hilla thriving community known for its green spaces, safe walkways and strong neighbourhood spiritthe home will be woven into village life. Light, bright and welcoming, the building has been designed to maximise natural light and views of the beautifully landscaped gardens, with spacious balconies providing calm outdoor areas for residents to enjoy.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, motivated and experiencedHead Housekeeperto join our team. To oversee and ensure that the standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the Home is maintained to the highest level and within the Lovett Care specification. We have a40 hourscontract available with an hourly rate of £14.50. Shift times are 08:00-16:30, with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities:

• To contribute to the achievement of the Homes standards for Housekeeping.
• To undertake general cleaning tasks.
• Manage, allocate duties and supervise the housekeeping team ensuring a quality delivery of service for the duration of each shift.
• Promote best practice throughout the team.
• Complete all orders in line with company policy.
• Complete a full deep clean schedule.
• Ensure the working environment is free from hazards and be aware of the risks when using the equipment.
• Take responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required:

• Background in commercial cleaning in a hotel, care or hospital environment.
• Experience in managing a team of housekeepers.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Experience of Auditingand stock control and legislation e.g. COSHH.

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme,for the following roles only Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition awards employee of the month and golden tickets
• Ongoing career development
• Travel plan walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• Pension scheme
• Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in moreMore dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

This position is subject to a DBS check

REF-228 264

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

East Midlands

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£14.00 Per Hour

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English