Barchester Healthcare

Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

The closing date is 12 April 2026

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Job summary

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating a warm and homely environment that is essential for delivering quality care and support. 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 your team to be at their best, helping to make the care home a shining example of high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role is responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the care home. This includes ensuring that all rooms, communal areas, and living spaces are clean, tidy, and well-maintained. The role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire the team to deliver exceptional results. The Head of Housekeeping will also work closely with other departments, such as nursing and care staff, to ensure a cohesive and coordinated approach to delivering high-quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. With a network of care homes and hospitals, Barchester is committed to creating warm, homely environments that enable residents and patients to live fulfilling and independent lives. The organisation is renowned for its focus on person-centered care, innovative approaches, and investment in its staff.

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.62 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1461804962

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9TU


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 advantageous for this role. A proven ability to lead and inspire a team is also essential, as is a caring nature and good communication skills to interact with staff, residents, and their families.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly advantageous for this role. A proven ability to lead and inspire a team is also essential, as is a caring nature and good communication skills to interact with staff, 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

Bourne

PE10 9TU


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9TU


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

11 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.62 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1461804962

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bourne

PE10 9TU


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