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Head Housekeeper

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Braintree, CM7 5SEView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£13.75

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

16 days left

Job description

Package 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...

As Head Housekeeper, your primary responsibility will be overseeing the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service, ensuring high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents. Key duties include carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description, preparing orders for the Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials, maintaining appropriate stock levels, monitoring standards of work to ensure high cleanliness standards, and supervising the housekeeping team. You must have experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, along with knowledge of health and safety practices. The role requires a DBS Disclosure check which will be met by Avery Healthcare.

Package 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 at Braintree Mews Care Home in Braintree. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

Your 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.

  • 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.

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

  • 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.

At 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.

  • 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.

Avery Healthcare, one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, is committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and staff. With a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together,' Avery offers exceptional care across over 100 homes. The organisation fosters a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Avery celebrates its team members' dedication and compassion, providing support and growth opportunities within a culture of respect and shared commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety, moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, compassion and commitment to high-quality service delivery, ability to lead and develop teams.

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

14 October 2026

Last checked

16 October 2026

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About the employer

AHG
Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

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