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 bene
Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are essential 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. The role demands excellent attention to detail, but also the ability to motivate your team to excel. Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is advantageous. The role requires a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, and good communication skills due to frequent contact with staff, residents, and relatives.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services, renowned for its commitment to high-quality care and service. With a presence across the UK, Barchester operates numerous care homes and hospitals dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to their residents and patients. The organization emphasizes creating a homely atmosphere in its care facilities and believes in the importance of delivering care with compassion and integrity. Barchester Healthcare invests in the development of its staff, offering training and development opportunities to ensure that their teams can provide the best care possible.
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.
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
Reading
RG6 3UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)