Head Housekeeper
About this role
Job Advertisement: Head Housekeeper (Agency Staffing / Temp-to-Perm)
Position Overview
Job Title: Head Housekeeper
Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Client Facility: Birchmere Mews Care Home (Avery Healthcare)
Location: Solihull, United Kingdom (1270 Warwick Road, Knowle, Solihull, B93 9LE)
Pay Rate: £13.00 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent / Agency Placement
Closing Date: 5 October 2026
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we specialize in connecting exceptional leadership and operational talent with premier care providers. We are dedicated to providing our workers with continuous support, competitive rates of pay, and flexible career pathways. Whether you are seeking a rewarding permanent placement or an exciting transition into leadership, we are here to support you every step of the way.
About the Role
We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Head Housekeeper on behalf of our partner, Avery Healthcare, at their luxury Birchmere Mews Care Home in Solihull.
Your core focus will be leading the housekeeping and laundry services team, ensuring hotel-standard cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation to support a high-quality, comprehensive care environment for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Overseeing all housekeeping and laundry operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness are maintained consistently.
Preparing and managing orders for cleaning materials with approved suppliers for Home Manager approval, maintaining appropriate stock levels within budget limits.
Monitoring the quality of work performed by the housekeeping and laundry team.
Supervising, directing, and mentoring team members, providing hands-on instruction and demonstrations for new staff on cleaning tasks and proper materials.
About You
To succeed in your application, you will embody Avery's core values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
Our Ideal Candidate Must Have:
Proven experience in cleaning and managing laundry within a public or professional setting.
Sound knowledge of Health and Safety regulations, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
Genuine compassion and a strong commitment to delivering a high-quality environment for residents.
Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, motivate, and develop teams.
Requirements
A satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check (costs covered by the employer).
Valid proof of eligibility to work in the UK.