Head Housekeeper
Easteden Care Group
Slieve Na Mon Care Centre , 3 Tircur Road, Omagh BT79 7TY
Full Time , Permanent
£13.25 per hour
37.5 hrs per week - Monday to Sunday
Join Easteden and be part of the moments that matter
At Easteden, we know that a clean, comfortable and welcoming environment plays an important role in supporting dignity, wellbeing and quality of life.
We are looking for an organised and proactive Head Housekeeper to lead our housekeeping and laundry services and help create environments where residents feel safe, valued and at home.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with housekeeping, hospitality or environmental services experience who is passionate about maintaining high standards and supporting others.
Easteden Care Group is a growing and values-led organisation operating residential, nursing, dementia, mental health and complex care services across Northern Ireland. As we continue to grow, we are building teams who share our commitment to compassion, professionalism, teamwork and person-centred care.
About the Role
As a Head Housekeeper, you will lead and coordinate housekeeping, domestic and laundry services across the Home while helping maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, environmental presentation and infection prevention.
You will support and guide Housekeeping and Laundry teams while working collaboratively with care, nursing, catering and maintenance colleagues to create safe, welcoming and person-centred environments.
Key Responsibilities
Resident Environment & Service Delivery
· Coordinate housekeeping and laundry services across the Home.
· Maintain high standards of cleanliness, environmental presentation and hygiene.
· Support welcoming, safe and person-centred environments for residents and visitors.
· Promote resident comfort, dignity and wellbeing through excellent service delivery.
Team Leadership & Operational Coordination
· Coordinate daily housekeeping and laundry activities.
· Provide guidance and support to Housekeeping and Laundry teams.
· Assist with stock control, supplies and environmental standards.
· Support operational effectiveness and service quality across the Home.
Communication & Collaborative Working
· Work collaboratively with care, nursing, catering and maintenance teams.
· Communicate professionally with residents, families and colleagues.
· Support effective teamwork and service coordination.
· Escalate concerns, incidents or environmental risks appropriately.
Compliance, Safety & Environmental Standards
· Promote infection prevention, COSHH and health and safety compliance.
· Support audits, quality checks and environmental inspections.
· Ensure safe use of equipment, chemicals and materials.
· Maintain records and documentation as required.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for individuals who are:
· Experienced within housekeeping, domestic, laundry, hospitality or environmental services environments
· Organised, professional and highly attentive to detail
· Passionate about maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation
· Comfortable coordinating workloads and supporting colleagues
· Committed to resident wellbeing, dignity and positive experiences
· Positive, flexible and team-focused in their approach
Desirable Experience
· Experience within healthcare, care home or regulated environments
· COSHH, Infection Prevention and Control or supervisory training
· Experience supporting audits, stock control or environmental quality monitoring
· Experience creating dementia-friendly or wellbeing-focused environments
Why Join Easteden
At Easteden, we believe great care starts with great people.
We are a growing, values-led organisation shaping the future of care across Northern Ireland. We create homes where residents feel respected, and workplaces where our colleagues feel welcomed, appreciated, and empowered to succeed. Whether you are starting out or looking for your next step, Easteden is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a meaningful difference every day.
What You’ll Get:
Your Work-Life & Rewards
- Competitive Pay Rates: Competitive rates of pay with reliable and transparent pay arrangements.
· Rotas You Can Plan Your Life Around: Predictable, fair, forward-planned rotations with shared weekends.
· Thursday Breakfast Is On Us: A freshly cooked hot breakfast made just for our staff every single week.
· Perkbox App Access: Free membership giving you high street discounts, online shopping deals and weekly treats.
· Employee Referral Bonus: Recommend great people and receive a referral reward when they successfully join the organisation.
Your Support & Well-being
- A Team That Has Your Back: A genuinely friendly, welcoming culture where you are never left isolated
- A Voice That Shifts Things: Your ideas are heard, valued, and used to improve how our home runs
- Real Care for the Carers: Active mental health support and managers who prioritise your well-being
Your Growth & Impact
- Fully Funded Training: Continuous learning and certifications to elevate your professional skill set
- Career Development Opportunities: Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing organisation
- Work That Truly Matters: Lead the creation of safe, welcoming and comfortable environments that help residents feel respected, valued and at home.
Apply Today
If you take pride in creating safe, welcoming and well-presented environments and enjoy supporting others through high standards of service, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of an organisation where people, purpose and care come together.
We encourage applicants to review the full Job Description and Person Specification before applying, as these provide further information on the role, responsibilities and essential criteria. This will help you demonstrate your relevant skills, experience and suitability within your application.
Additional Information
Previous applicants who have applied for a role within Easteden Care Group within the last six months are not required to reapply unless specifically advised otherwise.
Please note that Easteden Care Group is currently unable to consider applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship or visa sponsorship support for this role. Applicants must therefore already hold the full legal right to work in the United Kingdom at the time of application.
Easteden Care Group is committed to promoting equality, diversity, inclusion and fairness in all aspects of recruitment and employment. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. Selection decisions are based solely on skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role.
Pay: £13.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Have you Indefinite Right to Remain in the UK?
Work Location: In person
