Head of Housekeeping – Lead a Caring Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development for all 

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month/Long Serviceaw_

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Housekeeping for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead by example, manage a housekeeping team, and actively participate in daily cleaning to maintain a warm, homely environment that supports quality care.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can motivate staff and maintain the highest standards across all living spaces, ensuring resident comfort and safety at all times.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping teams in care home, hospital or hotel environments.
• Proven ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and people-skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the housekeeping team on a day-to-day basis.
• Participate in hands-on cleaning to set high standards by example.
• Ensure every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard.
• Communicate with staff, residents and relatives to support quality care.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Job description

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a Head of Housekeeping for a care home in the United Kingdom. You will lead by example, manage a housekeeping team, and actively participate in daily cleaning to maintain a warm, homely environment that supports quality care.

The role requires a hands-on leader who can motivate staff and maintain the highest standards across all living spaces, ensuring resident comfort and safety at all times.