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. Shift times 8 am 4 pm - 40hrs per week 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 PACKA
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you play a crucial role in creating a welcoming and homely atmosphere essential for providing high-quality care and support. Your responsibilities include leading a team of housekeeping staff and ensuring that all rooms and living spaces are maintained to the highest standards. Possessing excellent attention to detail is important, and you will also be relied upon to motivate your team to perform at their best. This role requires previous experience in housekeeping, ideally within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. The role offers a shift from 8 am to 4 pm, totaling 40 hours per week. Barchester values a caring nature and good communication skills, as interaction with staff, residents, and their families is a key part of the job. In return for your dedication, a competitive pay rate is provided along with a range of benefits including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support services. They operate a variety of care homes across different regions, aiming to create warm and welcoming environments that meet the highest standards of service. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, offering competitive pay rates and an array of sector-leading benefits, including training and development opportunities, retail discounts, and wellbeing support. They also recognize and reward employees' contributions through programs like Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Barchester Healthcare strives to be a supportive and rewarding place to work, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills and resources they need to provide exemplary care for residents. The organisation places a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and a caring nature, promoting an inclusive and nurturing environment for both residents and 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.
Shift times 8 am 4 pm - 40hrs per week
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 of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. Ability to lead and inspire a team. 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
Banbury
OX17 2JL
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)