As a 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. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team to perform at their best.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester Healthcare involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation across the care home. You'll be responsible for overseeing all housekeeping activities, including cleaning, laundry, and the upkeep of communal areas. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspire and manage a team are key to success in this role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. With a focus on person-centered care and a commitment to creating a warm, comfortable environment for residents, Barchester is dedicated to delivering the best possible experience for its service users and their families.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Experience in a similar housekeeping role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. A caring nature, good communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are also essential for this position.
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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