Head Housekeeper

Main duties of the job

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Head Housekeeper to join their team at Milton Court Care Home, Kents Hill, Milton Keynes. The role involves overseeing housekeeping and laundry services, ensuring high-quality care for residents. Key responsibilities include managing cleaning duties, preparing orders for cleaning materials, supervising the housekeeping team, and monitoring work standards. The candidate should embody values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability. Experience in cleaning and laundry management, knowledge of health and safety protocols, and team leadership skills are essential. The position requires a DBS check, which Avery Healthcare will cover, and proof of UK work eligibility.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care with a focus on creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. They believe in supporting their employees, creating a culture of respect, compassion, and empowerment. Avery operates over 100 care homes across the UK, providing a supportive and inspiring work environment where employees feel valued. The organisation is committed to the growth and development of its staff, offering opportunities for learning and career advancement. Their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' drives their efforts to enhance the later years of life for their residents.

Details

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.60 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1559988271

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Kents Hill

MK7 6JD

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

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

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kents Hill

MK7 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Kents Hill

MK7 6JD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as Head Housekeeper will be to oversee the housekeeping and laundry cleaning service in support of the hospitality services function to ensure a high-quality and comprehensive care service is delivered to residents.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the housekeeping job description.
• Preparing orders for Home Manager approval for all cleaning materials with approved suppliers whilst complying with procedures to maintain appropriate stock levels and control and ensuring good quality products are purchased within agreed budget limits.
• Monitoring standards of work of the housekeeping and laundry team to always maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Supervising and directing the work of the housekeeping team, providing instruction and demonstration to new staff on cleaning tasks and materials.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience in cleaning and managing laundry in a public setting, knowledge of health and safety particularly moving and handling techniques, fire safety, and COSHH assessments, ability to lead, supervise and develop teams.