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Head of Housekeeping - Care Home


Location
Salary
Depends on experience
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
12 Jun 2026
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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 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 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

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 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. Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment will be very advantageous. 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. 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare has a reputation for excellence and is dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care and support. Our care homes are designed to be warm and welcoming environments where both residents and staff feel valued and respected. We believe that quality housekeeping is fundamental to the well-being of our residents, making the Head of Housekeeping a key role within our facilities. Joining Barchester means becoming part of a community that prides itself on its culture of compassion and care professionalism. With opportunities for personal development and a host of rewarding benefits, Barchester is not just a workplace but a place where dedicated individuals can thrive and make a real difference in the lives of those we care for.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 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: 1514727581
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Bridlington, YO15 3NT, United Kingdom

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Experience in housekeeping, ability to lead and inspire a team, good communication skills

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This advert is for Head of Housekeeping - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.

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