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Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

NHS

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. 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 d

Main duties of the job

The role involves leading and managing the housekeeping team to maintain the highest cleanliness standards in a care home setting. Responsibilities include inspecting each room and living area, motivating and ensuring that team members perform optimally. The job requires a keen attention to detail, the ability to motivate others, and the ability to create a warm, home-like environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in a hospital, care home, or hotel setting and possess strong leadership skills. Communication skills and a caring nature are essential as the role involves interaction with residents and their families.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality nursing and residential care in over 200 locations across the UK. Known for delivering personalized care, Barchester Healthcare operates care homes and hospitals, placing the well-being of residents and patients at the heart of its services. The company emphasizes creating a welcoming, homely environment and offers a range of support services to improve the lifestyle and health of its residents. Barchester invests in staff training and offers various benefits to ensure its workforce is well-equipped and motivated to deliver exceptional care.

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

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is advantageous. Leadership and team-building skills are essential.

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

Hayling Island

PO11 9JZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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