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.
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create warm and homely surroundings that are crucial in delivering quality care and support. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, taking a hands-on approach and actively participating in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You'll lead by example, upholding high standards consistently across your team. Your responsibility will include maintaining every room and living space to the highest standard. The role requires excellent attention to detail, and you'll also need to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. In essence, you'll be key in making the care home a shining example of a high-quality care environment. Experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels is very advantageous. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team while participating in daily cleaning activities is essential. A caring nature and good communication skills are important as you'll interact with staff, residents, and their relatives.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, renowned for offering care and support services that emphasize quality and compassion. The organization operates care homes and private hospitals across the country, delivering a wide range of services designed to meet the needs of older people and individuals requiring rehabilitation, respite, or specialist care. Barchester believes in fostering an environment that is warm and homely to ensure its residents feel comfortable and cared for. It places a significant emphasis on continuous staff development, providing training, wellbeing support, and a rewards package to ensure the staff is highly motivated and skilled. Barchester is committed to delivering exceptional care that matches the expectations they would have for their loved ones, and their employees play a crucial role in achieving this mission.
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 of housekeeping in care home, hospital, or hotel environments is advantageous. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team and be involved in day-to-day cleaning tasks.
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
Dudley
DY1 3EA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)