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, ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This role requires excellent attention to detail, the ability to motivate your team, and a caring nature to interact with staff, residents, and their families. Main duties of the job The Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the cleanliness and presentation of the care home to the highest standards. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing cleaning schedules, ordering supplies, and monitoring the performance of your team. Excellent communication and people management skills are essential, as you'll be collaborating with other departments and engaging with residents and their families. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. They are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment for their employees, offering a range of benefits and opportunities for professional development. Date posted 31 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.50 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1216982568 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Lasswade EH18 1HT Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU Experience 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 PACKAGE In 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. 5432 Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As 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 YOU Experience 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 PACKAGE In 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. 5432 Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You'll also need to demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as strong communication skills and a caring nature. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You'll also need to demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as strong communication skills and a caring nature. 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 Lasswade EH18 1HT Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)