Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Egremont; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home leads a team to deliver clean, warm and homely surroundings essential for quality care. You will work hands-on, actively participate in daily cleaning, and set the example for high standards across the team.

You will motivate the team, maintain exceptional cleanliness across rooms and living spaces, and communicate effectively with residents, relatives and staff to support outstanding care.

Qualifications

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is advantageous.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team and actively participate in day-to-day cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Lead a housekeeping team and maintain high standards across the home.
• Participate in day-to-day cleaning and hands-on tasks as needed.
• Set and model high standards, ensuring rooms and spaces are kept to the best quality.
• Motivate staff and communicate effectively with residents, relatives and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Team motivation

Hands-on

Job description

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 be expected to take a hands‑on approach and actively participate in the day‑to‑day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making 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 and be able to actively participate in the day‑to‑day cleaning of the home alongside the housekeeping staff. 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.

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