At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a housekeeping team to maintain a warm and clean care home environment.
- Company: Barchester, a leading care home provider focused on quality and support.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, wellbeing tools, and retail discounts.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for recognition and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in housekeeping and strong team leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
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.
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.
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
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.
Head of Housekeeping - Care Home in Waterlooville employer: Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited
Barchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment where your contributions directly impact the quality of care provided to residents. With a strong focus on employee development, you will benefit from free training and a comprehensive rewards package, including wellbeing tools and retail discounts. Join us in creating a warm and homely atmosphere while enjoying recognition for your hard work through our Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
Contact Details:
Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited Recruitment Team
