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.
Main duties of the job The Head of Housekeeping at Barchester care home is instrumental in crafting the warm and inviting atmosphere crucial for delivering exceptional care and support. This role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that each room and living area meets the highest standards. Your responsibilities include maintaining attention to detail and inspiring your team to perform at their best, ultimately creating a high-quality care environment. Ideal candidates possess experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotel settings and demonstrate proven leadership and motivational abilities. Excellent communication skills are essential, as interaction with staff, residents, and their families is frequent.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services, known for its commitment to ensuring a supportive and nurturing environment in its care homes. As a part of Barchester, staff members are encouraged to maintain high standards and deliver compassionate care, with a focus on creating homely surroundings for residents. The organisation values the dedication and skills of its employees, offering competitive pay and a sector-leading benefits package that includes free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and various rewards initiatives. Barchester's ethos is centred on providing the kind of quality care they would expect for their own loved ones.
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, ability to lead a team, caring nature, 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
Mollington
CH1 6NP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)