Barchester Healthcare

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Head of Housekeeping - Care Home @ Barchester Healthcare

Banbury, OX17 2JLOnsiteFull-timePosted 13 days ago

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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 o

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 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. Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for this role. A proven ability to lead and inspire a team is also important. A caring nature and good communication skills are essential as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents, and their relatives.

About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care providers, offering a wide range of services ranging from residential care to nursing and dementia care. With locations across the country, they pride themselves in delivering high-quality services and facilities. Their care homes are designed to ensure a warm and homely environment, prioritizing the needs and wellbeing of their residents. Barchester believes in investing in their staff, providing training and development opportunities, as well as competitive pay and benefits. They aim to create a supportive working environment where employees are motivated to give their best.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment and 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

Banbury

OX17 2JL

United Kingdom

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

Skills

PermanentHealthcareManagementNHS

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