Barchester Healthcare

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Head of Housekeeping - Care Home @ Barchester Healthcare

Swindon, SN5 0ADOnsiteFull-timePosted 6 days ago

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Job summary 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.Shift times - 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, Available to work every other weekend 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.

Main duties of the job The Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home plays a crucial role in creating a comfortable and welcoming environment. The position involves leading a team tasked with maintaining high standards of cleanliness within every room and living space. Attention to detail is essential, and the ability to inspire and motivate the team is highly valued. The shift hours are either 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, with work required every other weekend. Relevant experience in housekeeping, particularly within care homes, hospitals, or hotels, is highly advantageous. Candidates should possess a caring nature and strong communication skills, as interaction with staff, residents, and relatives is frequent.

About us Barchester Healthcare is a reputed provider in the healthcare sector, known for delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The organisation prides itself on its homely and warm environment, which is crucial for the wellbeing of those in its care. Barchester Healthcare values its staff and supports their professional growth through training and development opportunities. It offers competitive pay rates and a comprehensive benefits package, which includes retail discounts, wellbeing tools, and rewards for Employee of the Month. The organisation seeks individuals who align with its values and who are committed to providing exceptional care to residents.

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.Shift times - 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, Available to work every other weekend

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; 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

Swindon

SN5 0AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

HealthcareManagementPermanentNHS

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