Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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  • Yeovil, Somerset
  • £13.78 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 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.Main duties of the jobThe Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure the care home is maintained to the highest standards. You'll be responsible for creating a warm and homely environment for residents, and will need to demonstrate excellent attention to detail and strong leadership skills to inspire your team.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents, and strive to create a warm, comfortable, and homely environment in all of their care settings.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.78 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1373051906Job locationsBarchester HealthcareYeovilBA21 3UAJob 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.0854 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.0854Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role. 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.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous for the role. 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.

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