Housekeeping Manager

About us Caring since 1946, Strode Park Foundation provides vital care and support services, supported living opportunities and day and leisure services for young people and adults with a range of disabilities across Kent. Our values of Care, Inspire and Together underpin everything we do, and we are very proud to employ truly inspirational people who make our care settings a remarkable place to work.

About the Role Lead a team that makes every day feel safer, brighter and more welcoming. At Strode Park House in Herne, exceptional housekeeping is about far more than a spotless environment. It helps vulnerable residents feel comfortable, respected and at home. We are looking for a caring, organised and hands-on Housekeeping Manager to lead our domestic and laundry teams and inspire consistently high standards across the service. This role is full time (37.5 hours per week) and permanent, and we are offering an hourly rate of £14.42. Where we receive high numbers of applications, we may close vacancies early. If you think this is the right opportunity for you, please don't delay in applying!

Job Opportunity Make a visible difference You will take the lead on cleanliness, hygiene and infection control throughout residents’ rooms and communal areas. From planning rotas and developing your team to managing supplies and keeping COSHH information up to date, you will make sure the service remains safe, welcoming and ready to support the people who live here. What you will be doing

• Lead and support housekeeping and laundry colleagues through effective supervision, training and rotas.
• Champion high standards by inspecting resident rooms and shared spaces and responding quickly where improvements are needed.
• Protect residents and colleagues by embedding infection-control, health and safety, and safe chemical-handling procedures.
• Keep operations running smoothly by managing stock, equipment, uniforms and budgets.
• Stay hands-on by covering housekeeping or laundry duties when required.
• Work collaboratively with maintenance colleagues to report hazards, damaged furniture and faulty equipment.

Why this role matters This is an opportunity to shape an essential service, develop a committed team and create an environment where excellent care can flourish. Your leadership will be noticed every day—in the confidence of your team, the safety of the home and the comfort of every resident.

Company Benefits Competitive Rates of Pay Paid Disclosure and Barring Service Check Employer Pension Contributions Free Flu Jab Free Parking Refer a friend bonus Strode Lottery Staff Council Flexible Hours Cycle to Work Scheme Staff Newsletter and updates Staff Awards

Essential Skills About you You take pride in the details, communicate clearly and lead by example. You will bring cleaning experience—whether gained through employment or elsewhere—along with the ability to understand instructions for the safe use of chemicals. Reliable, trustworthy and flexible, you will respect each resident’s privacy, preferences and personal space. Experience in a care home and basic English and mathematics skills would be welcome, but your commitment to making a positive difference matters most. Ready to lead from the front? Bring your eye for detail, your people skills and your commitment to outstanding care to Strode Park House. Apply today and help create a home where residents can feel safe, valued and truly comfortable.

DEI Statement Strode Park Foundation (“Strode Park”) is fully committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce and the elimination of unlawful and unfair discrimination. Strode Park truly values the differences that a diverse workforce brings to our organisation. Our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for our service users and each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Strode Park will not discriminate because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, *** or sexual orientation. It will not discriminate because of any other irrelevant factor, and will build a culture that values meritocracy, openness, fairness and transparency.