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 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.
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in creating the warm and homely surroundings essential for delivering top-quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain every room and living space to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail, and you'll also be expected to motivate your team to perform at their best. Experience in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly beneficial. Leadership and inspiration abilities are sought after, along with a caring nature and good communication skills.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of care homes across the UK. The company is committed to providing quality care that you would expect for your loved ones. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on creating warm and homely environments that are essential for the well-being and comfort of its residents. The organisation is known for its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which includes free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various incentive programs like retail discounts and savings, and an Employee of the Month rewards scheme. Barchester Healthcare aims to maintain high standards of care while fostering a supportive and motivating workplace culture for its 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.
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 preferably in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team. Good communication skills and a 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
Oxted
RH8 0NH
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)