About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making your care home a shining example of a high-quality care environment. ABOUT YOU Experience 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 and be able to actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home alongside the housekeeping staff. 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.
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you are essential in creating a warm, homely environment necessary for high-quality care and support. This role involves leading a housekeeping team with a hands-on approach, ensuring daily cleaning tasks are effectively carried out. As a leader, you are expected to uphold and demonstrate high housekeeping standards for your team to follow. You're responsible for maintaining rooms and living spaces to optimal quality. The position requires strong attention to detail, coupled with the ability to inspire and motivate your team. Experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels is beneficial. Leadership capability, active participation in daily duties, and good communication skills are crucial, especially since interaction with staff, residents, and relatives is frequent.
About us Barchester Healthcare operates several care homes focusing on providing exceptional supportive environments for their residents. Their approach involves not only meeting but exceeding care standards to ensure the comfort and happiness of those in their care. They value the commitment and resilience of their staff, providing them with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Such benefits include training opportunities, wellbeing support, and various reward schemes aimed at recognising excellence and long service. With a resident-first philosophy, Barchester Healthcare underlines its commitment to creating hospitable, respectful, and dignified settings through diligence, empathy, and professionalism.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
As 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 be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making your care home a shining example of a high-quality care environment.
ABOUT YOU
Experience 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 and be able to actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home alongside the housekeeping staff. 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 PACKAGE
In 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in housekeeping, preferably in care homes, hospitals, or hotels, leadership ability, good communication skills, caring nature.
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
Knaresborough
HG5 8LS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)