Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 25 November 2024

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Job summary

The Head of Housekeeping role at a Barchester care home involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the care home is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This is a critical role in creating a warm and homely environment for the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Housekeeping, you will be responsible for managing a team of housekeeping staff and ensuring that every room and living space in the care home is maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire your team to be at their best. You will also have regular interaction with other staff members, residents, and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering residential, nursing, dementia, and specialist care services. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for its residents.

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1162139911

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


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.

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 in a similar role in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment would be highly beneficial. You should also have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a caring and compassionate nature.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar role in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment would be highly beneficial. You should also have strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a caring and compassionate nature.

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

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

26 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£32,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1162139911

Job locations

https://jobs.barchester.com/

Woking

GU23 7DJ


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