Head of Housekeeping - Care Home
- NHS
- Part Time
- Shoreham-by-Sea
- 15.50 an hour
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.
Main duties of the job
As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll be instrumental in creating a warm and inviting environment, essential for quality care and support. You will lead and participate with a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of the home. The job requires leading by example, demonstrating high standards, and ensuring consistent quality across the team. Attention to detail is crucial, as is the ability to motivate and inspire team members. Experience in housekeeping, particularly in a care home, hospital, or hotel, alongside leadership skills, will be advantageous. Good communication and a caring nature are important qualities in this role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a healthcare provider that offers a range of services across the UK. With a focus on quality care, they provide services in care homes and hospitals, staffed by dedicated professionals committed to excellence. Barchester Healthcare is known for its strong emphasis on training and development, ensuring that employees are skilled and knowledgeable. They offer a supportive work environment with various rewards and benefits to recognize exceptional work. As a part of their team, you can expect comprehensive support and opportunities for growth in a field dedicated to high-quality care and services.
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 in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel setting is advantageous. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, alongside the capability to actively participate in daily cleaning tasks, is essential. Strong communication skills and a caring nature are important.
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
Shoreham by Sea
BN43 6LT
United Kingdom
