About this role
Job summary As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in creating a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team.
Main duties of the job The Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all areas within the care home. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing cleaning schedules, training staff, and monitoring quality standards. Strong communication and people management skills are essential to inspire and support your team.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on delivering person-centred care. As an employer, Barchester offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to support their staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are so important to delivering quality care and support. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we'll also rely on you to motivate everyone in your team to be at their best. Put simply, you'll help to make your care home a shining example of a high quality care environment.
ABOUT YOUExperience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We'll also look for a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.
REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
If you'd like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to lead and motivate a team, as well as good communication skills to liaise with staff, residents, and their families.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Islington
N19 3AY
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)