Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

NHS; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll play a vital role in creating a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care. By leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards, contributing to a shining example of a quality 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 be responsible for overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of the care home, ensuring that all areas are kept to the highest standards. Your caring nature and strong communication skills will also be essential as you'll often interact with other staff, residents, and their relatives.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and other healthcare facilities. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and support to its residents, with a focus on creating warm and welcoming environments.

Date posted

19 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.37 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1285582435

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Wallingford

OX10 9EG

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 in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly advantageous for this role. You'll also need to demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

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

Wallingford

OX10 9EG

Employer's website

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