Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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  • Milton Keynes
  • £13.19 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
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 role demands excellent attention to detail, and the ability to motivate your team to be at their best, helping to make the care home a shining example of high-quality care.Main duties of the jobThe Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that every room and living space in the care home is maintained to the highest standards. You'll need excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate your team to deliver high-quality work. The role also involves regular contact with other staff, residents, and their relatives.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering the highest quality of care and support to its residents. The organization operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a team of dedicated and skilled professionals to ensure that each resident receives the care and attention they deserve.DetailsDate posted28 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.19 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1371335703Job locationsBarchester HealthcareMilton KeynesMK6 5LSJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT 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.#3231 Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT 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.#3231Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable for this role. You'll also need to demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable for this role. You'll also need to demonstrate a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.

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