Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

The closing date is 27 June 2025

Job summary

As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire your team.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role at a Barchester care home involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the care home. You'll be responsible for ensuring that all rooms and living spaces are well-maintained, creating a warm and comfortable environment for residents. The role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and support your team. You'll also need to communicate effectively with other members of staff, residents, and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They have a strong focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents, and the Head of Housekeeping plays a crucial role in achieving this. Barchester offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Date posted

28 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.48 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1291735968

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Birtley

DH3 2BH


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 of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You'll also need to demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a caring nature, as you'll be in regular contact with residents and their families.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You'll also need to demonstrate strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a caring nature, as you'll be in regular contact with 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Birtley

DH3 2BH


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Birtley

DH3 2BH


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 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.48 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1291735968

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Birtley

DH3 2BH


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