Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Head of Housekeeping to create a warm and inviting environment in their care home. This role involves leading a team to ensure every room meets the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. The ideal candidate will have a background in housekeeping, preferably in a care home or hotel setting, and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Join a rewarding organization that values attention to detail and offers a supportive atmosphere for both staff and residents.

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 in housekeeping within care homes or hotels is advantageous.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping staff to maintain high standards in care home.
• Motivate team members to perform at their best.

Skills

Housekeeping Experience

Team Leadership

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE
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.

ABOUT YOU
Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotelenvironment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. We’ll also look for a 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!

If you’d like to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.