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 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 will lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring a warm and homely environment. You are expected to take a hands-on approach in daily cleaning activities, demonstrating the high standards expected and maintaining them consistently across the team. The role involves ensuring that every room and living space is upheld to a top-notch standard. Significant attention to detail is required, as well as a caring nature and good communication skills, due to frequent interactions with staff, residents, and their relatives. Experience in a similar environment such as a care home, hospital, or hotel is highly beneficial. The position includes a range of benefits such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus scheme, and awards for employee of the month and long service.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK. Known for offering high-quality residential care, Barchester Healthcare operates a number of care homes and hospitals across the country. They focus on delivering personalized care tailored to individual needs, ensuring that residents receive the care and support they require. Barchester Healthcare is committed to creating a friendly and supportive work environment for its staff. They offer extensive training and development opportunities to enhance their staff's skills and career progression. With a focus on providing excellent care services, Barchester Healthcare values staff contributions, recognizing and rewarding hard work and dedication through various employee benefits and rewards schemes.

Details

• Date posted: 12 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1525895786
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Tenterden, TN30 6PY, 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.