Job summary 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, and you'll be responsible for motivating your team to deliver exceptional service.
Main duties of the job The Head of Housekeeping role at Barchester Healthcare involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation throughout the care home.
You'll be responsible for ensuring that every room and living space is kept immaculate, creating a warm and welcoming environment for residents and their families.
This role requires excellent attention to detail, as well as strong leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate your team.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK.
They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to residents, with a focus on creating a comfortable and homely environment.
The company has a strong reputation for investing in their staff and providing opportunities for career development.
Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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.ABOUT YOUExperience 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 PACKAGEIn 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.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role of Head of Housekeeping.
A caring nature and good communication skills are also important, as you'll often come into contact with other members of staff, residents and their relatives.