# Head of Housekeeping - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-housekeeping-care-home/352c342d-4f23-4927-87bc-bf8b21badb37 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-housekeeping-care-home/352c342d-4f23-4927-87bc-bf8b21badb37.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £14 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-23T07:01:52.720Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7916?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1529590220&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### 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'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. 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. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, offering a range of residential and nursing care services. With a focus on providing high-quality care and creating a warm and supportive environment, Barchester Healthcare operates numerous care homes across the country. Their commitment to excellence is evident in their dedication to training and developing staff, providing a rewarding work environment, and ensuring the wellbeing of their residents. Barchester Healthcare values staff contributions and offers a comprehensive rewards package, including free training, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and employee recognition schemes. By maintaining high standards of care and a focus on the personal and professional growth of their employees, Barchester Healthcare continues to be a trusted name in the care industry. ### Details - Date posted: 23 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £14 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1529590220 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Knaresborough, HG5 8LS, 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. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in housekeeping, ability to lead and inspire a team, caring nature, good communication skills. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.