Aria Care

Head Housekeeper

The closing date is 07 February 2026

Job summary

Walstead Place is a 41-bedded residential care home in Lindfield, Haywards Heath, with a CQC rating of 'Good' and a 9.5 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The home is part of Aria Healthcare, a company that offers a range of benefits to its employees, including a Blue Light Discount Card, holiday and days out discounts, long service awards, and a recognition programme.

Main duties of the job

The Head Housekeeper will play a central role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home. They will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the residents. The successful candidate will take pride in creating a clean and welcoming home for the residents to live in.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a company that operates residential care homes, providing high-quality care and support to its residents. The company is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where employees can learn from each other's cultures, beliefs, and experiences. Aria Care is looking for empathetic, respectful, and growth-minded individuals to join their team of dedicated care professionals.

Details

Date posted

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442011081

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - Working weekdays & Alternate Weeekends
  • Housekeeping experience required & experience with leading a team
  • £12.71 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • 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

  • Walstead Place - Scaynes Hill Road, Lindfield, Haywards Heath RH16 2QG
  • 41 bedded Residential care Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.5 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full time - 40 hours per week - Working weekdays & Alternate Weeekends
  • Housekeeping experience required & experience with leading a team
  • £12.71 per hour 

What will Aria Care Offer you?

  • Blue Light Discount Card 
  • 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

  • Housekeeping experience and experience with leading a team are required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Housekeeping experience and experience with leading a team are required.

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

Walstead

RH16 2QG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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

10 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442011081

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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