Barchester Healthcare

Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

The closing date is 25 April 2026

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Job summary

The role of Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home is to create a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care and support. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff and ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. The position requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire the team.

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Housekeeping, you will be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation in the care home. This includes ensuring that all rooms and living spaces are kept clean, tidy, and well-maintained. You will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire your team to deliver their best. Good communication skills are also important as you will interact with other staff members, residents, and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a warm and welcoming environment for their residents and strive to deliver exceptional care and support. The organisation values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1466122494

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hailey Nr Witney

OX29 9UB


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.

8765

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.

8765

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly advantageous. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Previous experience in housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly advantageous. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.

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

Hailey Nr Witney

OX29 9UB


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Hailey Nr Witney

OX29 9UB


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

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.47 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1466122494

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Hailey Nr Witney

OX29 9UB


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