At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a housekeeping team to maintain high standards in a 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: Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for recognition and 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.
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.
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.
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.
Head Of Housekeeping - Care Home - Swindon employer: Barchester Healthcare
Barchester is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing work environment in Swindon that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. As the Head of Housekeeping, you will not only lead a dedicated team but also enjoy a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, retail discounts, and recognition programmes, all while contributing to a high-quality care setting that values compassion and excellence.
