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 be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making 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. ...
Main duties of the job
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 be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home, leading by example and consistently upholding high standards. You will be responsible for ensuring every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard, cultivating an inspiring and motivated team environment. Experience in housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel, along with a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, is important for this role. A caring nature and good communication skills are essential as you'll often interact with staff, residents, and their relatives, ensuring the care home environment is a shining example of quality care.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a well-established provider of high-quality care services, operating numerous care homes and hospitals across the UK. Dedicated to delivering exceptional care, Barchester Healthcare values warm and homely environments, ensuring that residents are given the quality care and attention they deserve. The organisation places a significant emphasis on training and development, providing free training opportunities for all roles within their facilities. Committed to employee satisfaction, Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive wage, a range of employee benefits, and opportunities for career advancement. Their long-standing reputation in the healthcare industry speaks to their dedication and commitment to care excellence, making them a substantial figure within the care home sector.
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 be expected to take a hands-on approach and actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home. You will lead by example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring these are consistently upheld across the team. You will be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is maintained to the highest standard. The Head of Housekeeping role demands excellent attention to detail, but we will also rely on you to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Put simply, you will play a key role in making 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 and be able to actively participate in the day-to-day cleaning of the home alongside the housekeeping staff. 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role. Proven ability to lead and motivate a team is required, alongside actively participating in the daily cleaning routines.
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
Oxted
RH8 9BD
United Kingdom
