Role Overview: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head of Housekeeping to lead and manage our housekeeping team within a high-quality care home environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining exceptional cleanliness, infection prevention standards, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our residents, families, and visitors. You will play a vital part in ensuring the home is always inspection-ready, supporting resident wellbeing, and maintaining compliance with CQC and infection control standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead, manage and support the housekeeping team, including training, supervisions, appraisals and rota management. Oversee daily housekeeping and laundry operations to ensure consistently high cleanliness and presentation standards. Maintain a safe, homely, and inspection-ready environment for residents, visitors and staff. Ensure full compliance with infection prevention and control, COSHH, health and safety, and CQC standards. Carry out environmental audits, risk assessments, and drive quality improvement actions. Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, clinical and maintenance teams. Manage housekeeping stock, equipment and departmental budget. Promote dignity, person-centered care and a positive experience for residents and families. We are looking for: A confident Head of Department experience in housekeeping within healthcare, hospitality or care setting. Passionate about delivering high standards and excelle