Job Description

Priesty Fields Care Home

Hourly Rate:

13.27

Contract Type:

Temporary (Approx 6-12 months)

Hours Per Week:

38

Shifts:

Between 8am-6pm



At Priesty Fields Care Home, we are dedicated to providing exceptional residential and nursing care in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment. Located in the historic market town of Congleton, our home seamlessly blends modern design with state-of-the-art care technology, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of support and comfort.



We focus on delivering compassionate, person-centered care that respects each individual's unique needs and preferences. Our mission is to empower residents to live as independently as possible, while offering tailored care that promotes their well-being and quality of life.



Your Role as Head Housekeeper



As the Head Housekeeper at Priesty Fields, you will lead by example in ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation across our home. Your role is essential in creating a safe, welcoming, and dignified environment for all residents and staff. Your key responsibilities will include:

Leading a High-Performing Team:

Supervising and motivating the housekeeping and laundry teams to deliver outstanding service, maintaining cleanliness and comfort in all areas of the home.

Ensuring a Welcoming Environment:

Overseeing the cleanliness and presentation of communal areas, residents' rooms, and facilities to create a homely, pleasant atmosphere.

Upholding Hygiene and Compliance Standards:

Implementing and monitoring cleaning schedules and infection control procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

Managing Laundry Services:

Coordinating efficient laundry operations, ensuring residents' clothing and linens are cleaned, handled, and returned with care, respecting their preferences and dignity.

Collaborating Across Departments:

Working closely with care and maintenance teams to ensure smooth operations and a consistent, high-quality experience for residents.

Training and Development:

Supporting the onboarding and ongoing training of domestic staff, ensuring all team members understand and meet required standards.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.

Discounts on the high street- with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
Refer-a-Friend - and get a 250 bonus

Wagestream- access some of your earned money early and get money management tips

Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing

Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work

Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement

In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you

Career opportunities - The chance to 'make your mark' and play a key role



Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'WAGESTREAM'

What We're Looking For



We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Head Housekeeper who embodies professionalism, leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional standards of care. The ideal candidate will be:

A Strong Leader:

Able to manage, support, and inspire a team to uphold consistent standards of cleanliness and service.

Team-Focused and Collaborative:

A natural team player who works well with others and fosters a positive, respectful working environment.

An Excellent Communicator:

Confident in communicating clearly with staff, residents, and families, ensuring a warm and professional approach at all times.

Experienced in Housekeeping Operations:

Proven experience in cleaning and laundry services, ideally within a care home, hospitality, or similar setting.

Organised and Detail-Oriented:

Able to manage rotas, schedules, and standards with precision, ensuring nothing is overlooked.

Adaptable and Solution-Focused:

Ready to respond to the changing needs of the home, with a flexible and proactive mindset.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.