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Reference: 2336221
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. 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.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Housekeeping role is crucial in maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and homeliness in a Barchester care home. As the Head of Housekeeping, you will be responsible for leading a team of housekeeping staff with a hands-on approach, ensuring that every room and common area is cleaned and maintained to the highest standards. Your role will involve demonstrating and maintaining high standards, motivating and inspiring the team, and consistently delivering excellent attention to detail. Experience in a similar role, whether in a care home, hospital, or hotel, alongside proven leadership abilities, is highly beneficial for this position.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a reputable care home provider committed to delivering quality care and support to residents. Known for their warm and homely environments, they strive to maintain high standards across all of their care homes. Barchester Healthcare offers sector-leading benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, and rewards through referral bonuses and long service awards. They seek dedicated individuals who are enthusiastic about contributing to the high-quality standards expected in their facilities, ensuring residents receive the care they deserve.
Details
Date posted
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£15.34 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1550447556
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Wilton
SP2 0FX
United Kingdom
Job description
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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Job description
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 highly advantageous. Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team are essential. The role requires active participation in daily cleaning tasks alongside the housekeeping staff, emphasizing the need for a meticulous approach and excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a caring nature are important, as interaction with residents, staff members, and relatives is a significant aspect of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel setting is highly advantageous. Proven leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team are essential. The role requires active participation in daily cleaning tasks alongside the housekeeping staff, emphasizing the need for a meticulous approach and excellent attention to detail. Strong communication skills and a caring nature are important, as interaction with residents, staff members, and relatives is a significant aspect of the role.
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
Wilton
SP2 0FX
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Wilton
SP2 0FX
United Kingdom