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 be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team to perform their best. Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel setting is advantageous, along with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team. You'll need a caring nature and effective communication skills as you will frequently interact with staff, residents, and their families. In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and bonuses for referrals. This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference in creating a warm and welcoming environment in a care home setting.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care and support services, renowned for creating warm and homely surroundings that are essential for delivering quality care. They prioritize maintaining high standards in all their care homes and rely on the dedicated efforts of their staff to achieve this. Barchester values attention to detail and the motivation of their teams, as it contributes significantly to making their care environments exemplary in the sector. Committed to supporting their employees' professional growth and wellbeing, Barchester provides sector-leading benefits and rewards, including comprehensive training programs, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and recognition schemes such as Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards. Their Refer a Friend bonus scheme is designed to further incentivize and appreciate staff contributions. Barchester Healthcare strives to provide the quality care that individuals expect for their own loved ones, ensuring a rewarding workplace for those who join their team.
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 environment; Proven ability to lead and inspire 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
Guildford
GU3 3FF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)