Title:  Housekeeping Supervisor

Housekeeping Supervisor

Bayards Court, Dartmouth

£29,406.00 per annum 

39 hours per week

Making every space shine with care

Bayards Court is more than a place to live – it’s a home where comfort and quality matter every day. As Housekeeping Supervisor, you’ll lead the team that keeps everything spotless and welcoming, ensuring residents enjoy an environment that feels warm and cared for.

This role is about more than housekeeping – it’s about setting high standards, supporting your team, and taking pride in the details that make a big difference. If you’re organised, hands-on and passionate about creating spaces people love, you’ll thrive here.

Your role

• Oversee and deliver high-quality housekeeping, cleaning and laundry services
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and company policies; report hazards and maintain equipment
• Manage supplies and monitor usage to maintain standards and reduce waste
• Lead and support the housekeeping team, fostering a positive and skilled culture
• Plan work schedules for efficient service delivery
• Maintain strong relationships with residents and colleagues, address issues promptly
• Promote dignity, respect and privacy for residents throughout the home
• Monitor and improve housekeeping standards to enhance comfort and satisfaction
• Respond quickly and discreetly to spillages, accidents and incidents

Your skills

• Experience providing domestic services in a care home setting
• Supervisory experience with team management
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workloads
• Practical experience operating cleaning machinery
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation
• Understanding of COSHH guidelines

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and pension contributions, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• 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 paid volunteering days
• Company-funded training and ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working options
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and brand-new salary sacrifice electric car schemes

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – please get in touch for more information.

Why Vivant? With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you’re not just stepping into a role – you’re helping shape a new standard for later-life living.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.vivant-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials.

Before you apply

• We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.
• If you’re applying internally, please use your internal careers account to submit your application.
• We may receive a high volume of applications and reserve the right to close this advert early – so don’t miss out, apply as soon as you can.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

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.

Vivant Care is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.