Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

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 activ

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you'll be instrumental in creating the warm and welcoming atmosphere essential for delivering high-quality care and support. You'll lead a team of housekeeping staff, adopting a hands-on approach and participating in the everyday cleaning tasks across the home. It's vital to lead by example, ensuring high standards are constantly met. With responsibility for maintaining every room and living space to the utmost standard, attention to detail is key, as is the ability to motivate and inspire your team. Experience in a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is advantageous, along with demonstrated leadership skills. Good communication and a caring nature are important since contact with staff, residents, and relatives is frequent. In return, a competitive pay rate is offered alongside benefits such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a premier provider of care services, creating a supportive environment for its residents. As a leading care home company, Barchester is committed to ensuring that all its homes offer a comforting, homely setting for delivering the highest standards of care. The company's ethos is built around offering the quality of care that one would expect for their own loved ones. Operating numerous care homes across the UK, Barchester is dedicated to maintaining excellent service by hiring a professional and caring workforce. They aim to offer a rewarding experience for employees with sector-leading benefits, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities. Barchester's dedication to quality care is mirrored in its recognition initiatives, valuing its staff's contributions through awards and referral bonuses.

Details

• Date posted: 17 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.38 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1527771195
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mollington, CH1 6NP, United Kingdom

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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