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Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

The closing date is 09 June 2026

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Job summary

As the 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, contributing to a shining example of a care environment.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, as well as the ability to motivate and inspire your team. You'll come into regular contact with other staff members, residents, and their families, so a caring nature and strong communication skills are important. Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel setting will be highly advantageous.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality care and support, the organisation is committed to creating warm, homely environments for residents and their families.

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.89 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1487338216

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


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
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment

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

Reading

RG6 3UJ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


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

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.89 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1487338216

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Reading

RG6 3UJ


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