Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Integrated Care System; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Stockport is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a team in maintaining high cleanliness standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in housekeeping within a care environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to contribute to a warm, homely atmosphere for residents.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free training

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month awards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills are essential for effective interaction with staff and residents.
• Proven leadership skills and a caring nature are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to maintain a warm, homely environment in the care home.
• Ensure high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
• Motivate the team to uphold the reputation of the home.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create the warm and homely surroundings that are essential for 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 role demands excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate the team to perform at their best, helping to make the care home a shining example of high-quality care.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping involves leading a team to ensure that all areas are maintained to high standards. You'll need strong attention to detail and good communication skills, as you'll regularly liaise with staff, residents, and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care. They value their staff highly and offer a range of benefits and development opportunities.

Job responsibilities

Role Overview: Lead a team to maintain a warm, homely environment in the care home, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and comfort. Motivate your team to excel and uphold the reputation of the home.

About You: Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel is advantageous. Proven leadership skills, a caring nature, and strong communication skills are essential for interacting effectively with staff, residents, and families.

Rewards package

We offer a competitive salary, sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month awards, and Long Service Awards.

If you have keen attention to detail and excellent people skills, and want to work in an organisation committed to quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is advantageous. A caring nature and good communication skills are important.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This position requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check, as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.