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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
Main duties of the job
As a Head of Housekeeping at a Barchester care home, you will be responsible for creating warm and homely surroundings essential for delivering quality care and support. Your role involves leading a team of housekeeping staff to ensure every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards. This position requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to motivate and inspire your team to perform at their best. Experience in housekeeping, whether in a care home, hospital, or hotel, is highly advantageous for this role. You will also need a proven ability to lead a team, a caring nature, and good communication skills as you will frequently interact with staff, residents, and their relatives. In return for your dedication, you will receive a competitive rate of pay and access to a sector-leading benefits and rewards package.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes across the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality and compassionate care for elderly residents. Their care homes are known for their warm and homely environment and are committed to ensuring their residents feel comfortable and supported. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of services tailored to individual needs, including dementia care, nursing, and residential care. They take pride in their highly trained staff who provide exceptional care and support to residents and their families. The organisation values its staff and offers competitive compensation, ongoing training and development, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Barchester Healthcare means being part of a team that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of residents.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.15 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1513128148
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ruchill, G20 9NU, 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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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in housekeeping within care home, hospital, or hotel environments, leadership and team motivation skills, excellent attention to detail, caring nature, and 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 £14.15 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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