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. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring every room and living space is meticulously maintained to the highest standards. This position demands exceptional attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team to deliver excellence.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester care homes involves leading a team of housekeepers to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of all areas of the care home. You'll be responsible for ensuring that every room and communal space is cleaned to the highest standards, contributing to the overall quality of the care environment. Strong leadership skills and a keen eye for detail are essential, as you'll need to inspire your team and oversee all housekeeping operations.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of high-quality residential, nursing, and specialist care services. With a strong focus on creating warm and welcoming environments, Barchester is committed to delivering the best possible care and support for its residents.
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
* Experience in a housekeeping role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly advantageous for this position. You'll also need to demonstrate excellent leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team to maintain high standards.
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.
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