Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job description

Job summary

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, and you'll be responsible for motivating your team to be at their best.

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation in the care home. You'll be responsible for ensuring that all rooms and living spaces are well-kept and welcoming for residents and their visitors. The role requires excellent attention to detail, as well as strong communication and leadership skills to inspire your team.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. The company is committed to creating warm, comfortable, and safe living environments for its residents, and the Head of Housekeeping plays a vital role in achieving this. Barchester offers a range of competitive benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Date posted

21 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1264904337

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ

Job responsibilities

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 hotel environment 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping. A caring nature and good communication skills are also important, as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Harrow Weald

HA3 6BJ

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/