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 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 package including: Free training

Main duties of the job

As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you will help create a warm and homely environment that is essential for quality care and support. You will lead a team of housekeeping staff, ensuring that each room and living space is maintained to high standards. The role requires excellent attention to detail, coupled with the ability to motivate your team to perform at their best. Experience in a similar role within a care home, hospital, or hotel environment is advantageous. Effective communication and a caring nature are crucial because interactions with staff, residents, and their families will be frequent.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care and support services. The company focuses on creating warm and comfortable surroundings that enhance the quality of life for their residents. At the core of their operations is a dedication to high-quality care, reflected in their emphasis on excellent standards in their facilities. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare seeks to instill a culture of motivation and excellence among its staff, aiming to be an industry leader in care home environments. The commitment to employee development is evident in their comprehensive training programs and benefits.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.40 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1512050324
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Perth, PH1 1SB, 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.

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