Job summary The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester Healthcare's care home in Brackley is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of housekeeping staff in creating a warm and homely environment for residents. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the care home, while also motivating and inspiring your team to deliver excellent care. This is a permanent position offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits. Main duties of the job As the Head of Housekeeping, you will be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation throughout the care home. This includes ensuring that every room and living space is kept to the highest standards, and that the overall environment is warm, homely, and conducive to delivering quality care and support to residents. You will need to have excellent attention to detail, as well as strong leadership and communication skills to motivate and inspire your team. You will also come into regular contact with other members of staff, residents, and their relatives, so a caring nature and good interpersonal skills are essential. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. With over 200 care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that allows residents to live fulfilling and independent lives. The organisation is known for its investment in staff development, excellent staff benefits, and its focus on creating warm and welcoming environments for residents. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.88 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1230607128 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Brackley NN13 6JZ 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. 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. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is highly desirable for this role. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as strong communication and interpersonal skills. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is highly desirable for this role. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as strong communication and interpersonal 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 Brackley NN13 6JZ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)