About this role
Job summary The Head of Housekeeping position at Barchester Healthcare involves leading a team to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in a care home setting. This role requires not only exceptional attention to detail but also the ability to inspire and motivate a team of housekeeping staff. The candidate will contribute to creating a warm environment conducive to quality care and support. An extensive experience in housekeeping, particularly in care homes, hospitals, or hotels, along with a proven track record of team leadership, is highly advantageous. Excellent communication skills and a caring nature are essential for daily interactions with staff, residents, and their families.
Main duties of the job 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.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care and support services in the UK. Known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country. The organisation is dedicated to creating warm and welcoming environments where residents can receive the support they need while feeling at home. They value excellence, integrity, and compassion and aim to provide the kind of care people would expect for their loved ones. Barchester invests in training and development for its staff, ensuring they have the skills needed to deliver exceptional service.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Experience in housekeeping within care home, hospital, or hotel environments is highly advantageous. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team is essential. Good communication skills and a caring nature are important for this role.
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
Stoke on Trent
ST6 5QS
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)