Join Our Team at Mayflower Court!
Located in a beautiful, leafy suburb in Southampton, Mayflower Court is a top-rated care facility dedicated to exceptional resident experiences, with an impressive 9.8/10 rating on carehome.co.uk. We’re currently seeking a dedicated Head Housekeeper to lead our Housekeeping team in ensuring a clean, welcoming, and safe environment for our residents.
About the Role:
As Head Housekeeper, you’ll report directly to the Home Manager and oversee a small team committed to creating a warm, pleasant space for residents and guests alike. From residents’ rooms to our shared spaces, your leadership will play a key role in maintaining the exceptional standard that Mayflower Court is known for.
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: £24,326 per year (£12.44 per hour), with all hours paid (Increasing in April 2025)
Balanced Schedule: 37.5-hour week with every other weekend off to support a healthy work-life balance
Supportive Culture: Ongoing training and development tailored to delivering excellent service
Leadership Opportunity: Lead a motivated team within a respected care setting
Exclusive Benefits:
1. Sociable working hours
2. Discounts on major brands, shopping, travel, and more
3. £250 referral bonus
4. Wellbeing support services
5. Blue Light Card eligibility, offering substantial savings for frontline staff
6. Financial wellness tools, including free life assurance, salary advance scheme, and much more
What You’ll Bring:
Experience: Proven success in a similar environment, with a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation, including COSHH and safeguarding practices
Skills: Confident use of cleaning products and equipment (e.g., carpet cleaners), with an emphasis on safe and efficient practices
Knowledge: Familiarity data protection, and confidentiality standards, ensuring residents’ safety and privacy are always upheld
If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference at Mayflower Court, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to our dedicated and friendly team.
Please note all applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK
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Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness
7. Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
8. Mental health support
9. Flexible working options
Finance
10. Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
11. Quick and easy pension transfer service
12. Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
13. Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
Career
14. Ongoing personal and professional development programme
15. Leadership Pathways online learning resources
16. Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated
Celebrating diversity, celebrating you
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.
We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.
We are a member of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.