Head of Housekeeping - Care HomeNHS

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

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll play a pivotal role in creating the warm, homely surroundings essential for quality care. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, adopting a hands-on approach while actively participating in the daily cleaning tasks. Your leadership will set the high standards for the team, ensuring they are consistently met. Responsible for maintaining every room and living space to exceptionally high standards, you'll need excellent attention to detail. Motivating and inspiring your team to achieve their best is crucial. Experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels is advantageous, as is the ability to lead and inspire a team. A caring nature and good communication skills are vital since you'll often interact with staff, residents, and their families.

Job description

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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About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent name in the healthcare sector, focusing on providing exceptional care and support to residents. Renowned for their warm and homely surroundings, their care homes are crafted with the utmost attention to detail to ensure a high-quality environment. Their commitment extends beyond care to include developing their teams through continuous training and development opportunities. Barchester values the dedication of their employees and offers a competitive pay rate along with sector-leading benefits, including access to wellness and support tools, retail discounts, and recognition programs like 'Employee of the Month'. Furthermore, they encourage team referrals through their 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, showcasing their investment in building a talented and motivated workforce.