Supportive Bridge Staffing & Recruitment is pleased to recruit on behalf of Care UK, an award-winning care provider seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper to join their team in Edinburgh, UK. This leadership role offers strong career development, access to apprenticeship schemes, and a supportive team environment centered on resident wellbeing.

In this key supervisory position, you will oversee the housekeeping and laundry operations within the care home, ensuring exceptional hygiene and environmental standards. You will manage rotas, control budgets, and lead a housekeeping team to ensure residents enjoy a clean, comfortable, and homely living space.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise housekeeping staff, manage team rotas, and oversee department budget allocations.
Maintain rigorous standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home and ensure resident laundry is processed to high standards.
Participate in resident and relative meetings to understand individual care home preferences and ensure resident expectations are met.

Requirements

Proven housekeeping supervisory or team leadership experience, ideally within a care, hospitality, or healthcare environment.
Strong organizational skills with experience in rota scheduling, basic budget management, and staff supervision.
A caring, passionate, and collaborative approach aligned with Care UK’s core values of Caring, Passionate, and Teamwork.

Benefits

Instant earned wage access through Wagestream, Bank Holiday pay enhancements, and annual holiday purchase options.
Structured career development pathways, comprehensive training, and approved apprenticeship schemes.
Employee wellbeing programs along with access to hundreds of online and high-street retail discounts.