Job Description

Do you share our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider, as a Head Housekeeper.

The Role

Leading the team in their role and required duties Maintain a high standard of cleaning and hygiene within the home Supervision of your team and actively encourage their development Understand residents needs and ensure these are being met Ensure the laundry of residents clothing is to the highest standard Attend resident/relative meetings Rota and Budget Management

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

Wagestream- access your wages at any-time Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements Career development, training, and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme Hundreds of online and in-store discounts Annual purchase holiday scheme Wellbeing support

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents' lives every day. When you join Care UK you'll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.


We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Our care home's name, Scottish Gaelic for 'friends and relatives', sums up the welcome you'll receive, as well as our approach to care.

Here at Cairdean House, in Colinton, south west Edinburgh, we offer the highest standards of nursing, residential and respite care for older people, including those who are living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Our 90-bedroom purpose-built care home opened in early 2013 and has already established a strong reputation for its expertise and ground-breaking approach.