Head Of Housekeeping - Care Home - Ipswich

Barchester Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider is seeking a Head of Housekeeping in Ipswich to lead a team in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and care. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to inspire staff, ensuring a warm and homely environment for residents. Competitive pay and sector-leading benefits are offered, along with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

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 advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Caring nature and good communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff to maintain high standards in all rooms.
• Ensure attention to detail and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff to maintain high standards in all rooms and living spaces.
• Ensure attention to detail and motivate the team to perform at their best.

Qualifications

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping.
• 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!