Aria Care

Head Housekeeper

The closing date is 12 May 2026

Job summary

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Housekeeper to join Aria Healthcare, a highly rated 41-bed residential care home in Walstead, Lindfield. As the Head Housekeeper, you will play a central role in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention control throughout the home, leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of the residents.

Main duties of the job

The Head Housekeeper will be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained across the 41-bed residential care home. This includes overseeing the cleaning of all communal areas, bedrooms, and ensuring effective infection prevention control measures are in place. The role also involves managing the housekeeping team, delegating tasks, and providing training and support to ensure the team delivers excellent service. The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar supervisory housekeeping role, and a strong track record of maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

About us

Aria Healthcare is a well-established provider of high-quality residential care services in the South East of England. The company is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and comfortable environment for its residents, and places a strong emphasis on maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness and infection control. Aria Healthcare has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly regarded by both residents and their families, with a rating of 9.6 on Carehome.co.uk.

Details

Date posted

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1473579643

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 9.6 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 9.6 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

  • Applicants should have previous experience in a housekeeping role, with a demonstrated ability to lead a team and ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is a proactive and hands-on approach to managing the day-to-day housekeeping operations.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Applicants should have previous experience in a housekeeping role, with a demonstrated ability to lead a team and ensure high standards of cleanliness are maintained. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as is a proactive and hands-on approach to managing the day-to-day housekeeping operations.

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

15 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1473579643

Job locations

Aria Healthcare

Walstead

RH16 2QG


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