Housekeeping Lead - Elevate Care Home Standards

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Limpsfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools access

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month and Long Service

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead and inspire the housekeeping team within a care home in the United Kingdom. The role requires hands-on participation and a commitment to maintaining consistently high cleanliness standards across all rooms and living spaces.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong communication, and a caring nature, helping residents feel safe and comfortable in a warm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment is advantageous.
• Must be able to lead and inspire a team and actively participate in day-to-day cleaning.
• Caring nature and strong communication with staff, residents and relatives are important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the housekeeping team to maintain high standards.
• Hands-on involvement in daily cleaning to model best practices.
• Ensure every room and living space is cleaned to the highest standards.
• Motivate the team to perform at their best and uphold safety and hygiene.

Skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Communication

Hands-on cleaning

Job description

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead and inspire the housekeeping team within a care home in the United Kingdom. The role requires hands-on participation and a commitment to maintaining consistently high cleanliness standards across all rooms and living spaces.

The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong communication, and a caring nature, helping residents feel safe and comfortable in a warm environment.