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Essential
1 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
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. 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.
Desirable
Not listed in the available specification.
£750 Golden Hello Welcome Bonus is one of the ways we will reward you when you join Barchester.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Driving licence is essential
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 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.
Shift times - 8:00-16:00 or 7:00-15:00, Available to work every other weekend
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. 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’
"Golden hello terms and conditions apply"
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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This advert is for Head of Housekeeping - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Swindon, England. It is listed as a Domestic services manager role. The advertised salary is Up to £14.50 per hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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