Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Fareham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care services is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a dedicated team in maintaining a high-quality care environment. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all living spaces are kept to the highest standards, fostering a warm atmosphere for residents and staff alike. With a focus on leadership, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills, you'll play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care and support. Join a rewarding organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including free training and development opportunities.

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

• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a housekeeping environment.
• Experience in a care home, hospital, or hotel setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff to maintain high standards.
• Create a warm and homely environment for residents and staff.

Skills

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Housekeeping Experience

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 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.