Housekeeping Supervisor

We believe creating a welcoming, comfortable home is just as important as the care we provide, and we'd love you to be part of it. We're excited to welcome a Housekeeping Supervisor to our friendly team at Sherwood Forest Residential and Nursing Home in Derby - Village Street, DE23 8TA . And with sector leading results showing our colleagues highly recommend Sanctuary Care as a great place to work, you'll be joining a culture that supports you to thrive, grow, and be recognised for the difference you make. We're proudly Investors in People Gold accredited and not-for-profit, which means every penny we make goes straight back into our people and our homes. Whether you've already found your calling or you're still discovering it, we'll support you every step of the way. From your first day to your dream role, we'll help you get there. When you join Sanctuary Care, you're joining an award-winning team where colleagues and residents truly matter. We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. Your role

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team to deliver cleaning schedules consistently
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment that feels like home for residents
• Support and develop Housekeeping Assistants through day-to-day guidance and training
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and infection control across the home
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support residents' wellbeing, Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for. Sanctuary Care Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.


• Experience providing housekeeping services, ideally in a residential setting
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team
• Knowledge of infection control and safe cleaning practices
• Clear communication skills and a flexible, positive approach
• A caring, enthusiastic nature with a genuine respect for older people
  
  Proud to be not-for-profit, at Sanctuary Care we provide high quality care homes where people are looked after with the utmost dignity and respect. At the very heart of everything we do is our mission to go beyond the standard expectation of providing great care, by doing everything we can to enrich the lives of the residents we are privileged to care for, their loved ones and as importantly, our dedicated and valued staff.
  
  You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive:
• CQC/CI inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeing support - including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements