Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Driving licence is essential 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. Shift times - 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, Available to work every other weekend 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

Main duties of the job

The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester care home is pivotal in maintaining a clean and warm environment essential for quality care. Leading a housekeeping team, this role emphasizes attention to detail and the ability to motivate staff to perform at their best. The job entails ensuring rooms and living areas meet high standards of cleanliness. Essential requirements include a driving license and significant experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels. The role demands leadership skills, a caring nature, and strong communication skills due to frequent interactions with staff, residents, and their families. Shifts are from 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, with availability required on alternate weekends. Barchester offers a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive rewards package, which includes free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, refer a friend bonus scheme, and recognition through Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider in the UK's care home sector, committed to providing high-quality care and support for residents. The organization emphasizes creating warm, homely environments that are crucial for delivering excellent care services. At Barchester, they take pride in maintaining high standards in their facilities and ensuring that their staff are well-trained and motivated. With a focus on personal development, Barchester provides free training and development opportunities for all roles. The organization also values employee wellbeing, offering access to wellbeing support tools and a range of discounts and bonuses to acknowledge the hard work and dedication of their staff. Barchester aims to provide the quality of care they would desire for their own loved ones, creating a rewarding environment for employees who share their values of compassion and excellence in care provision.