Head of Housekeeping - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
As the Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, your role is crucial in creating a warm and comfortable environment that enhances the quality of care and support provided. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring every space is maintained to the highest standards. Your attention to detail and ability to motivate your team are essential. A background in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel setting is highly beneficial, along with a demonstrated ability to lead and inspire your team. Good communication skills are also important as you interact with staff, residents, and their families.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider offering a range of services and support to those in need of care and assistance. The organisation is dedicated to delivering high-quality care across its care homes, putting residents' comfort and wellbeing at the forefront. Their care homes are designed to provide a homely environment where individuals can feel secure and valued. By employing skilled and compassionate staff, Barchester Healthcare strives to meet the individual needs of residents while maintaining the highest standards of care and service. The focus on creating a supportive and comfortable atmosphere makes Barchester an organisation that values both the residents and the staff who work tirelessly to enhance their lives.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUExperience 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 PACKAGEIn 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 in housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment, ability to lead and inspire a team, caring nature, good communication skills.
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
Banbury
OX17 2JL
United Kingdom
