Active Pathways
Head Housekeeper
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Head Housekeeper
Location: Fernside House, Armley, Leeds
Hours: 37.75 hours per week on average
Salary: £14.50 per hour
Shift Pattern: Two-week rolling rota, with every other weekend off
- Week 1: 5 days, 8:00am - 4:00pm
- Week 2: 4 days, 8:00am - 6:00pm
To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date.
Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed further.
Active Pathways is delighted to be recruiting for a passionate Head Housekeeper to join our brand-new residential service, Fernside House, in Armley, Leeds. Fernside House will provide a safe and supportive home for men with enduring mental health needs, and we’re looking for someone who shares our commitment to person-centred, recovery-focused care.
This is an incredibly varied and rewarding role where you will lead by example, ensuring our service maintains the highest cleanliness, hygiene, and catering standards.
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- Statutory annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Additional days annual leave awarded at 2, 3, and 5 years’ service.
- Workplace pension scheme
- Option to purchase up to 5 days additional leave per year.
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral.
- Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
- Free Blue Light Card membership
- Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
- Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership.
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Your Role as a Head Housekeeper:
- Supervising and supporting the housekeeping team to create a seamless and efficient service.
- Ensuring all cleaning and infection control protocols are followed to maintain a safe and welcoming home environment.
- Managing stock levels, placing orders, and conducting monthly stock checks.
- Creating rotas and carrying out staff supervisions to ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- Upholding the highest Health & Safety, COSHH, and hygiene standards.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a highly organised and proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Our ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in housekeeping within a health and social care setting.
- A strong understanding of managing a team, supervision, and rota planning.
- Knowledge of stock ordering, control, and compliance.
- A passion for creating a homely environment that promotes dignity and well-being.
About Us
Active Pathways Ltd has been operating in Lancashire and Yorkshire, for over 20 years as a Mental Health and Rehabilitation provider, offering support to adults aged 18+. We are dedicated to delivering recovery-focused Mental Health Services within innovative, creative, and inspiring environments.
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Each service user and member of staff is entitled to, and will have, their own individual and unique pathway designed by them with the support of the organisation to get from their current situation to their desired situation. Each service user is supported to be an expert in their own mental health and each member of staff is supported to be an expert in their own development, with everyone’s voice heard, respected and acted upon.
About Fernside House
Fernside House is a brand-new residential service providing high-quality care and a welcoming home environment for men with enduring mental health needs. As part of the team, you’ll be helping to shape the service from the very beginning, ensuring residents feel safe, supported, and valued.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference by improving people’s quality of life. If you’re ready to bring passion, leadership, and compassion to a team that truly values people, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create a service where residents feel supported, respected, and able to thrive.
Active Pathways Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We respect and empower each individual and support diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.
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