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 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 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. 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
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at Barchester care home, you will contribute to creating a warm and homely environment essential for quality care and support. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that each room and living space is kept to the highest standard. The role requires attention to detail and the ability to inspire and motivate the team. Experience in housekeeping within environments like care homes, hospitals, or hotels is highly beneficial. You will require a caring nature and strong communication skills as interaction with staff, residents, and their families is frequent. The position offers a competitive pay rate and an attractive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, various retail discounts and savings, an unlimited referral 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and 'Employee of the Month' rewards alongside Long Service Awards. Barchester values dedication, offering benefits that make this a rewarding place of employment.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of healthcare services in the UK, specifically focusing on care homes and support for elderly individuals. The organisation is dedicated to providing high-quality care and creating a warm, supportive environment for both the residents and the employees. They offer numerous training and development opportunities to ensure their staff is well-equipped to provide exceptional service. Barchester Healthcare's commitment to excellence is reflected in their comprehensive benefits package for employees, which includes competitive pay, access to wellbeing resources, and recognition and rewards for outstanding work. The care homes under Barchester Healthcare are known for their superior standards and dedicate efforts to maintaining a homelike atmosphere. This challenging yet rewarding work environment promotes career growth and skill enhancement. The organisation is driven by a mission to provide the level of care expected for loved ones, leveraging skilled professionals who share in their vision.
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, preferably within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. Proven leadership and team motivation abilities. Caring nature and good communication skills.
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
Darlington
DL1 1JF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)