Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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 role demands excellent attention to detail, and the ability to motivate your team to be at their best.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping is responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes ensuring that all rooms, common areas, and living spaces are thoroughly cleaned and well-maintained. The role also involves scheduling and supervising the housekeeping team, as well as providing training and support as needed. Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team are essential for this position.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and retirement communities in the UK. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care and support to its residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment. Barchester operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a team of dedicated professionals to provide the best possible care and support.

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 PACKAGE

• 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

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. A proven ability to lead and inspire a team is also essential. A caring nature and good communication skills are important, as the Head of Housekeeping will often interact with other staff members, residents, and their families.

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.