Head of Housekeeping: Lead a Caring, High-Standard Team

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month rewards

Job summary

Barchester care home is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a small team and actively participate in daily cleaning to uphold exceptional standards. You will model best practices and drive consistency across all areas to deliver high-quality care in a warm, homely environment.

Excellent communication and a caring nature are essential as you interact with residents, relatives and staff, ensuring every room reflects the care home’s commitment to quality and dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and inspiring a housekeeping team.
• Ability to participate in day-to-day cleaning to a high standard.
• Caring nature with good communication skills when interacting with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of housekeeping staff and maintain high cleaning standards.
• Be hands-on and participate in daily cleaning activities.
• Ensure every room and living space is kept to the highest standard.
• Motivate and inspire the team to perform at their best.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Caring nature

Job description

Barchester care home is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a small team and actively participate in daily cleaning to uphold exceptional standards. You will model best practices and drive consistency across all areas to deliver high-quality care in a warm, homely environment.

Excellent communication and a caring nature are essential as you interact with residents, relatives and staff, ensuring every room reflects the care home’s commitment to quality and dignity.