About this role
Job summary This role is working 30 hours per week 0- 6 hour shifts with rotational weekends when needed 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 a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll create warm and homely surroundings that are crucial for 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, paying excellent attention to detail. The role also requires the ability to motivate your team to perform at their best. Experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotel environments will be very advantageous. A proven ability to lead and inspire a team, along with a caring nature and good communication skills, is essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with other staff members, residents, and their relatives.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a renowned provider of high-quality care services in the UK, catering to the needs of the elderly and providing a variety of care options. It operates numerous care homes and hospitals, offering a comfortable, safe, and nurturing environment for residents. Known for its commitment to care excellence, Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating warm and welcoming environments where the physical and emotional well-being of its residents are the top priority. The organisation prides itself on its highly trained staff and sector-leading care standards. Its care homes are designed to make residents feel at home while receiving professional care, and its comprehensive benefits and rewards packages aim to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.
Job description Job responsibilities
This role is working 30 hours per week 0- 6 hour shifts with rotational weekends when needed
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 within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment; proven 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
Northampton
NN4 0XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)