Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 26 May 2025

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Job summary

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in creating a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team to perform at their best.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester Healthcare involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across the care home. You'll be responsible for overseeing all housekeeping activities, including cleaning, laundry, and the upkeep of communal areas. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspire and manage a team are key to success in this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a focus on person-centered care and a commitment to creating a warm, comfortable environment for residents, Barchester is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for its service users and their families.

Date posted

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1268993779

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Fareham

PO15 5NT


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.

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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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar housekeeping role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. A caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are also essential for this position.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in a similar housekeeping role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. A caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are also essential for this position.

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

Fareham

PO15 5NT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Fareham

PO15 5NT


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

28 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1268993779

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Fareham

PO15 5NT


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