About this role
Job summary Looking for a meaningful role where you make a difference every day, without providing direct care? Join our Lansdowne care home as a Head Housekeeper At Lansdowne care home, we believe that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment is at the heart of great care. The care youll provide in this role comes from the pride, attention, and warmth you bring to maintaining a home our residents truly love living in. If you have a background in housekeeping, hospitality, or simply take pride in creating clean and inviting spaces, wed love to welcome you to our supportive team. What youll enjoy as part of the team £13.12 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Ongoing career development and fully funded qualifications up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light Card discount package Company pension scheme What were looking for A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK A positive attitude and pride in your work To work 36 hours per week to include alternative weekends Experience within a housekeeping role ideally in a care home
Main duties of the job The role of Head Housekeeper at the Lansdowne care home in Swindon is integral to creating a clean, comfortable, and inviting environment for residents. The job emphasizes maintaining high standards of cleanliness, with a focus on ensuring communal areas and residents rooms are clean, tidy, and welcoming. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.12 and includes benefits such as a refer-a-friend scheme, career development opportunities, and participation in the company pension scheme. The role requires working 36 hours per week, including alternate weekends, with a preference for candidates having experience in housekeeping, particularly within a care home setting. Additional perks include the Blue Light Card discount package for team members. Agincare Homes Holdings values candidates who display a positive attitude and pride in their work, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment, although they are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
About us Agincare Homes Holdings is a significant player in the UK's care sector, with over 40 years of experience in supporting communities throughout the nation. As one of the leading family-owned care providers in the country, Agincare operates across more than 170 locations and employs over 5,500 team members. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care services, with all adult services regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and children's services monitored by Ofsted. Agincare is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace, openly welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences. A noteworthy aspect of their commitment to the community includes being proud supporters of both the Care Leaver Covenant and the Armed Forces community, providing guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. However, Agincare notes the current limitation in offering visa sponsorship.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
Looking for a meaningful role where you make a difference every day, without providing direct care?
Join our Lansdowne care home as a Head Housekeeper
At Lansdowne care home, we believe that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment is at the heart of great care.The care youll provide in this role comes from the pride, attention, and warmth you bring to maintaining a home our residents truly love living in.
If you have a background in housekeeping, hospitality, or simply take pride in creating clean and inviting spaces, wed love to welcome you to our supportive team.
What youll enjoy as part of the team £13.12 per hour Refer a friend scheme (up to £1000*) Ongoing career development and fully funded qualifications up to QCF Level 5 Blue Light Card discount package Company pension schemeWhat were looking for A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK A positive attitude and pride in your work To work 36 hours per week to include alternative weekends Experience within a housekeeping role ideally in a care homeAbout the role Creating a welcoming environment keeping all communal areas clean, tidy, and safe for residents, visitors and colleagues Room care with pride dusting, polishing and vacuuming residents rooms to a high standard, always using appropriate safety signage Working together collaborating with the management team to maintain excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards Making a difference through kindness sharing a smile, a conversation, or a moment of connection with residents as you go about your dayThis is a role where your care shows in the details, fresh linens, sparkling spaces and the comfort you help create every single day.
About us:For 40 years, Agincare has been proudly supporting communities across the UK.Today, with more than 5,500 team members nationwide, we are one of the countrys leading family-owned care providers, delivering high-quality care and support services across more than 170 locations.
We are proud supporters of the Care Leaver Covenant and Armed Forces community, offering guaranteed interviews for eligible applicants. All our adult services are regulated by the CQC, and our children's services are also regulated by Ofsted. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that we are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK and experience within a housekeeping role, ideally in a care home environment.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Homes Holdings
Swindon
SN4 9LF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)