Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 09 March 2025

Job summary

The Head of Housekeeping is responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the care home is maintained to the highest standards. This is a key role in creating a warm and homely environment for residents.

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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care. They are committed to creating a caring and supportive environment for their residents.

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1222194620

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours: 26 hours a week - 4 days a week + must be open to weekend working

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 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.

3231

2003

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours: 26 hours a week - 4 days a week + must be open to weekend working

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 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.

3231

2003

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. A caring nature and good communication skills are also important.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. A caring nature and good communication skills are also important.

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

Preston

PR2 3WQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

09 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.11 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1222194620

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Preston

PR2 3WQ


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