Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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

Job summary

As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you will play a vital role in creating a warm, homely environment that supports high-quality care. You will lead and motivate a team of housekeepers to uphold the highest cleanliness standards while ensuring a positive atmosphere for residents and staff alike.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Caring nature and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff to maintain cleanliness and comfort in all areas.
• Motivate the team to provide exceptional service.
• Ensure all living spaces are well-maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Motivation

Job description

Job summary

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 you'll also be relied upon to motivate everyone in your team to be 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 comfort in all areas of the care home. This includes ensuring that every room and living space is well-maintained, with a focus on attention to detail. You will be responsible for motivating and inspiring your team to provide exceptional service, contributing to the warm and homely environment that is crucial for quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality care and support to residents. The company is committed to creating a positive and nurturing environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on continuous improvement and the delivery of excellent service.

Details Date posted

28 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1310995722

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Croydon

CR0 5PH

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Essential

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is highly advantageous for this role. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills to interact with staff, residents, and their relatives.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is highly advantageous for this role. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills to interact with staff, residents, and their relatives.

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

Croydon

CR0 5PH

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Croydon

CR0 5PH

Employer's website

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