Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you will play a crucial role in creating a warm and homely environment that supports the delivery of high-quality care. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you will ensure that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards, contributing to the overall quality of the care environment.

The Head of Housekeeping role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire a team. You will be responsible for overseeing the cleaning and maintenance of the care home, ensuring that all areas meet strict hygiene and safety standards. Strong communication skills are essential as you will interact with other staff members, residents, and their families. Experience in a similar role in a care home, hospital, or hotel setting will be highly advantageous.

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and services across the UK. With a focus on delivering exceptional care, the organisation is committed to creating comfortable and supportive environments for residents. As a Head of Housekeeping, you will be part of a dedicated team that plays a vital role in enhancing the overall care experience.

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.

• Experience in a housekeeping role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment. Strong leadership and communication skills, with a caring and attentive approach.

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.