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Head Housekeeper

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Job summary

The Head Housekeeper role at Oaklands House Care Centre offers a unique opportunity to lead a team of housekeeping staff in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene for the residents. This position plays a central role in creating a warm and inviting home for the care centre's residents.

Main duties of the job

As the Head Housekeeper, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the housekeeping team, ensuring that the care centre is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control. This includes managing and supervising the housekeeping staff, implementing cleaning schedules, and monitoring the quality of work. You will also be responsible for ensuring that the care centre is well-stocked with necessary supplies and that all equipment is well-maintained.

About us

Oaklands House Care Centre is a 78-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care home located in Southampton, Hampshire. The care home has a CQC rating of 'Good' and is rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk, indicating a high level of resident satisfaction. The care home is operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, a reputable provider of care services.

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442770801

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


Job description

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

  • Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP
  • 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate weekends required
  • £13.05 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:

  • Oaklands House Care Centre, Allington Lane, West End, Southampton, SO30 3HP
  • 78 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
  • CQC Rating – Good
  • Rated 9.9 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role 

  • Head Housekeeper 
  • Full Time - 40 hours per week - Alternate weekends required
  • £13.05 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

  • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role, strong leadership and communication skills, and a dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are essential.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience in a similar role, strong leadership and communication skills, and a dedication to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are essential.

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

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Aria Care

Address

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

recruitment@ariacare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

12 December 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.05 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1442770801

Job locations

OLYMPUS OPCO LTD

Southampton

SO30 3HP


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