Head Housekeeper
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | + 10% weekends + 75p attendance bonus T&C's apply |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2026 |
| Location: | Shanklin, Isle Of Wight |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Island Healthcare Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | TH |
Summary
Join a team that feels like family.
Clean, calm and well cared for
We’re looking for a kind, reliable Head Housekeeper to help keep our care home clean, tidy and welcoming.
As a Head Housekeeper, you’ll play a key role in making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. Alongside hands-on cleaning, you’ll help guide the housekeeping team, keep supplies organised, and make sure high standards are maintained throughout the home.
This isn’t just about cleaning — it’s about creating a space where residents feel comfortable, respected and truly at home.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy supporting others, and are ready to take a bit more ownership, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Your work will be valued every single day — and you’ll be part of a team that supports each other.
Warm and welcoming team atmosphere
Work that really makes a difference to daily life
Support from managers who trust you to take responsibility
Training to help you build skills and grow
Take paid breaks and get a free uniform throughout your time here
Set hours with no late nights
What Your Day Could Look Like
You’ll help keep the home clean, organised and running smoothly for everyone.
Leading by example with high standards of cleaning across rooms and shared spaces
Supporting and guiding other housekeepers in their day-to-day work
Supporting with deep cleaning
Help cover holidays or busy periods
Encouraging strong teamwork between care and housekeeping staff
Managing stock levels and ordering cleaning products
Keeping cupboards organised and equipment well maintained
Acting as a key point of contact for the housekeeping team
What We’d Love You to Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s reliable, organised, and confident supporting others.
Able to plan your day and take ownership of tasks
Comfortable guiding or supporting colleagues
Confident using cleaning products safely (COSHH awareness)
Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
Kind and respectful around residents and their space
Previous cleaning experience essential; team-leading experience a bonus
Housekeeping NVQ would be helpful, but not essential
What Makes Island Healthcare Different
We’re a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we’d want for our own families.
For over 20 years, we’ve been part of life on the Island. We’ve built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That’s why many of our team stay for years. They feel respected and proud of the work they do.
Our homes feel like just that — homes. They’re welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.
So, if you want to do meaningful work, take a bit more responsibility, and be part of a team that truly supports each other — we’d love to hear from you.
Clean, calm and well cared for
We’re looking for a kind, reliable Head Housekeeper to help keep our care home clean, tidy and welcoming.
As a Head Housekeeper, you’ll play a key role in making sure everything runs smoothly day to day. Alongside hands-on cleaning, you’ll help guide the housekeeping team, keep supplies organised, and make sure high standards are maintained throughout the home.
This isn’t just about cleaning — it’s about creating a space where residents feel comfortable, respected and truly at home.
If you take pride in your work, enjoy supporting others, and are ready to take a bit more ownership, we’d love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Your work will be valued every single day — and you’ll be part of a team that supports each other.
Warm and welcoming team atmosphere
Work that really makes a difference to daily life
Support from managers who trust you to take responsibility
Training to help you build skills and grow
Take paid breaks and get a free uniform throughout your time here
Set hours with no late nights
What Your Day Could Look Like
You’ll help keep the home clean, organised and running smoothly for everyone.
Leading by example with high standards of cleaning across rooms and shared spaces
Supporting and guiding other housekeepers in their day-to-day work
Supporting with deep cleaning
Help cover holidays or busy periods
Encouraging strong teamwork between care and housekeeping staff
Managing stock levels and ordering cleaning products
Keeping cupboards organised and equipment well maintained
Acting as a key point of contact for the housekeeping team
What We’d Love You to Bring
We’re looking for someone who’s reliable, organised, and confident supporting others.
Able to plan your day and take ownership of tasks
Comfortable guiding or supporting colleagues
Confident using cleaning products safely (COSHH awareness)
Good attention to detail and high standards of cleanliness
Kind and respectful around residents and their space
Previous cleaning experience essential; team-leading experience a bonus
Housekeeping NVQ would be helpful, but not essential
What Makes Island Healthcare Different
We’re a family-run company, and we treat our staff and residents with the same care we’d want for our own families.
For over 20 years, we’ve been part of life on the Island. We’ve built trust by doing the right things, the right way. That’s why many of our team stay for years. They feel respected and proud of the work they do.
Our homes feel like just that — homes. They’re welcoming, well-run, and full of people who care.
So, if you want to do meaningful work, take a bit more responsibility, and be part of a team that truly supports each other — we’d love to hear from you.