Domestic Supervisor

Come and make a difference with the team at Westgate Healthcare! #CareWithUsAtWestgate

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Domestic Supervisor to join our friendly team. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team, and are passionate about creating a clean, safe and welcoming environment for others, we would love to hear from you.

At Westgate Healthcare, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are seeking someone who shares our commitment to treating residents with dignity, kindness and respect, while supporting a positive and collaborative team culture.

About The Role

As Domestic Supervisor, you will lead and support the Domestic Team to ensure the care home remains clean, comfortable and safe for residents, staff and visitors at all times. Your responsibilities will include:

• 40 hours per week, 8am to 4pm, shifts across Monday to Sunday
• Overseeing all housekeeping and laundry operations
• Leading, training and motivating the domestic team to maintain consistently high standards
• Developing and managing cleaning schedules in line with health and safety requirements
• Ensuring compliance with infection control and COSHH regulations
• Monitoring stock levels and ordering cleaning supplies as required
• Carrying out regular inspections and addressing any issues promptly
• Completing audits including COSHH, Laundry and Infection Control
• Cleaning communal areas, corridors, lounges and residents’ rooms while respecting privacy
• Maintaining and correctly storing all cleaning equipment
• Supporting general household duties that promote residents’ comfort, dignity and wellbeing

  Why Work for Westgate Healthcare?

  We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support you both professionally and personally, including:

  • Competitive pay with enhanced rates for bank holidays

  • Wagestream – access your wages before payday and enjoy exclusive retail discounts
  • Blue Light Card eligibility
  • Additional discount schemes including Byond Prepayment Card, Extras Discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per successful referral
  • Employee recognition schemes, long service awards and team social events
  • Ongoing training and support to achieve nationally recognised qualifications
  • Free induction, training and continuous professional development
  • Access to financial and wellbeing support through The Care Workers Charity

  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications, so early applications are encouraged. Due to the high volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within a reasonable timeframe, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

  Westgate Healthcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age.

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Required Criteria

• The right to live and work in the UK
• Previous experience in housekeeping supervision or management, ideally within a care home or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership, organisational and time-management skills
• A good understanding of health and safety and infection control procedures
• Excellent attention to detail with a caring, positive and proactive approach
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as required

Skills Needed

About The Company

At Westgate Healthcare, we have been providing high-quality care since the early 1990s, growing from a single home into a well-respected group across Hertfordshire, Essex, Buckinghamshire and London.

We offer a wide range of services including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, respite care and palliative support , tailored to meet the needs of each individual.

Our homes are designed to provide comfort, safety and a strong sense of community, while our teams work closely with families and healthcare partners to deliver person-centred care plans .

As a family-owned organisation, we take pride in maintaining a personal, values-driven approach where residents and staff are treated with respect and understanding

Company Culture

Our culture is built on care, respect and teamwork .

We believe that the quality of our care starts with the people who deliver it, which is why we focus on creating a supportive and inclusive workplace .

At Westgate Healthcare, every colleague plays a vital role — from care staff to chefs, maintenance teams and management — working together to enhance residents’ quality of life.

We encourage continuous learning, open communication and shared responsibility , ensuring that our teams feel confident, valued and empowered.

Being a family-run organisation, we maintain a close-knit feel where people are recognised for their contribution and supported to succeed.

Company Benefits

We are committed to supporting our team with a strong and rewarding benefits package.

At Westgate Healthcare, you’ll receive competitive pay , flexible working options and access to ongoing training and professional development .

We provide opportunities to progress your career across our homes, supported by experienced leadership and structured training programmes.

Our teams benefit from working in modern, well-equipped care environments , with a strong emphasis on safety, wellbeing and collaboration.

Most importantly, we offer the chance to do meaningful work , where you can make a real difference in people’s lives every day — supported by a team that values and respects you.

Salary

£30,000.00 per year