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 role demands excellent attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and inspire your team.
Main duties of the job
The Head of Housekeeping role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure that the care home environment is maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and comfort. You will be responsible for overseeing the daily housekeeping tasks, setting and monitoring quality standards, and motivating the team to deliver excellent service. Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and leadership abilities are essential for this position.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care services. The company is committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for its residents, and the Head of Housekeeping plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Details Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14.80 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1342388450
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Taunton
TA1 5HF
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.
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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.
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Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is highly desirable. You should also have a proven ability to lead and inspire a team, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills.
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
Taunton
TA1 5HF
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Taunton
TA1 5HF
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
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