Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort in a care home. This role is pivotal in creating a warm and welcoming environment that enhances the quality of care for residents. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, alongside a keen attention to detail. Join a supportive organization that values your contributions and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, retail discounts, and recognition programs. This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in a fulfilling environment.

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 in housekeeping is advantageous for this role.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Communication skills

Team motivation

Education

Experience in housekeeping

Experience in care home, hospital, or hotel

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.

Main Duties of the Job

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 Us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential care, nursing care, and assisted living services in the UK. With over 200 care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centered care to its residents.

Date Posted: 10 April 2025

Pay Scheme: Other

Salary: £13.97 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference Number: 1280113567

Job Location: Barchester Healthcare, Monifieth, DD5 4HT

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.

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, Monifieth, DD5 4HT

Employer's Website: https://www.barchester.com/