# 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/fd026037-701c-43c0-8740-71472a511266 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/head-of-housekeeping-care-home/fd026037-701c-43c0-8740-71472a511266.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £15.31 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T15:57:50.857Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7549?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1526143480&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 cleanin ### Main duties of the job As a Head of Housekeeping at Barchester, you will help create warm and homely surroundings essential for quality care. Leading a team, you will actively participate in daily cleaning and ensure high standards are met. Your role demands attention to detail, motivation, and inspiration, ensuring every room and space is well maintained. Previous experience in housekeeping within care homes, hospitals, or hotels is beneficial. Leadership and team inspiration skills are essential. The rewards package includes competitive pay, training, well-being tools, retail discounts, and a bonus scheme. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support. They offer a wide range of services, including residential care, nursing care, dementia care, and assisted living in their care homes. Barchester focuses on creating a warm and homely environment for their residents, ensuring their needs are met with dignity and respect. With a strong emphasis on training and development, Barchester supports its staff to excel in their roles, providing opportunities for career progression and personal growth. ### Details - Date posted: 13 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £15.31 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1526143480 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Denmead, PO7 6XP, 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. 0854 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - Experience in housekeeping in a care home, hospital, or hotel is advantageous. Proven ability to lead and inspire a team. Active participation in day-to-day cleaning. ## 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.