Head of Housekeeping: Elevate Care Home Standards

Barchester Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Housekeeping for a care home. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, actively participate in daily cleaning and set the highest standards across all rooms and living spaces.

You’ll motivate, coach and model best practices, ensuring a warm, homely environment that supports quality care for residents. Experience in care home, hospital or hotel housekeeping is valued, as is strong communication with residents, relatives and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.
• Able to actively participate in day-to-day cleaning of the home.
• Caring nature and good communication with residents, staff and relatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff.
• Actively participate in day-to-day cleaning of the home.
• Maintain the highest standards in every room and living space.
• Motivate and inspire the team to perform at their best.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Hands-on cleaning

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Housekeeping for a care home. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, actively participate in daily cleaning and set the highest standards across all rooms and living spaces.

You’ll motivate, coach and model best practices, ensuring a warm, homely environment that supports quality care for residents. Experience in care home, hospital or hotel housekeeping is valued, as is strong communication with residents, relatives and staff.