Aria Care

Head Housekeeper

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Job summary

The Head Housekeeper role at Ferfoot Care Home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is an exciting opportunity for someone who takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control. As the Head Housekeeper, you will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the residents, creating a warm and inviting home environment.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for managing a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes overseeing the daily cleaning tasks, ensuring that infection prevention and control protocols are followed, and monitoring the quality of the work. You will also be responsible for ordering and managing cleaning supplies, as well as providing training and support to the housekeeping team.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care services, focused on creating warm and welcoming environments for their residents. They are committed to providing their staff with a supportive and inclusive work culture, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1416220998

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week 
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £12.71 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Head Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. As a Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making our home warm and inviting. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents.

If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Ferfoot Care Home, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6HH
  • 52 Bed Residential & Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.8 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week 
  • Working alternate weekends required
  • £12.71 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • Wagestream
  • Holiday & days out discounts 
  • Long service awards 
  • Recognition programme 
  • And much more!

We have an excellent opportunity for a Head Housekeeper that takes great pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout our home. As a Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in making our home warm and inviting. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for our residents.

If you take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for our residents to live in, a housekeeping role at Aria care is for you. Join our team of dedicated care professionals and make a real impact in the lives of those who need it most.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • There are no specific qualifications required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or management position in a care or healthcare setting would be highly desirable.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • There are no specific qualifications required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or management position in a care or healthcare setting would be highly desirable.

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

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


Employer's website

https://www.ariacare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Aria Healthcare

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

31 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1416220998

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Chippenham

SN14 6HH


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