The Best Connection are seeking an experienced and proactive Housekeeping Team Leader to lead a small, dedicated team within a busy care environment in Chesterfield. Your work will help ensure a consistently clean, safe, and welcoming space across clinical and non-clinical areas, directly supporting patient and staff well being.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in high standards, leads by example, and thrives in a people-focused environment.

DESIRABLE SKILLS HOUSEKEEPING TEAM LEADER (NOT ESSENTIAL):

• Experience supporting audits or inspections (e.g. CQC)
• Knowledge of staff management systems or digital platforms such as Outlook, Teams, Excel
• Training or experience in coaching and mentoring
• Previous experience in a hospice, hospital, or palliative care setting

• Superrvise and support the housekeeping team to deliver high cleanliness standards
• Ensure compliance with COSHH, infection control, and health and safety regulations
• Conduct audits and regular quality checks, taking corrective action when needed
• Manage staff rotas, leave, and absences to ensure effective cover
• Foster a positive and supportive team culture
• Address performance or conduct issues with professionalism and care
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of team members
• Work closely with clinical and operational teams to meet specialist cleaning needs
• Oversee stock ordering and control to maintain supplies and manage costs