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 As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, your primary responsibility will be to create warm and homely surroundings crucial to delivering high-quality care. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This role demands excellent attention to detail, alongside the ability to motivate and inspire your team to achieve excellence. In essence, you will help make your care home a beacon of quality care. Ideal candidates will have experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. Leadership qualities are essential, as is a caring nature, and strong communication skills, as you will regularly interact with other staff members, residents, and their families. In exchange for your dedication, Barchester offers a competitive salary along with a suite of benefits including free training, access to wellness tools, retail discounts, an employee referral bonus program, and monthly reward programs.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care services, recognized for its ability to create nurturing and supportive environments for both residents and staff. At Barchester, the focus is on maintaining an exceptional standard of care across its many care homes and hospitals spread throughout the country. The organisation believes in investing in its staff through continuous development and training programs, ensuring every team member is well equipped to provide the best possible care to residents. A role within Barchester means becoming a part of an organisation that values compassion, excellence, and teamwork, qualities that are pivotal in delivering top-tier care. In addition to these strong values, Barchester offers numerous employee benefits including sector-leading rewards packages, making it an impactful and rewarding place to work. The organisations mission is deeply grounded in delivering care that echoes the kind of quality you would expect for your 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 within a care home, hospital, or hotel is highly beneficial. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team is essential. Candidates should possess a 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
Falmouth
TR11 2EW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)