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 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 create warm and homely surroundings essential for quality care and support delivery. Leading a team of housekeeping staff, you'll take a hands-on approach, actively participating in daily home cleaning. You'll set an example, demonstrating the high standards expected and ensuring consistent team adherence. Responsible for maintaining every room and living space to the highest standards, your role demands excellent attention to detail. You'll also motivate and inspire your team for optimal performance, playing a key role in making the care home a shining example of a high-quality care environment. Prior experience in housekeeping within a care home, hospital, or hotel is advantageous. Proven leadership and team inspiration skills are vital, as is active participation in day-to-day cleaning. A caring nature and good communication skills are essential, as you'll frequently interact with staff, residents, and their relatives.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services, offering a range of healthcare options within care homes and hospitals. With a focus on creating warm and homely environments, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes delivering exceptional care tailored to individual needs. The organisation is renowned for its commitment to quality and its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, which includes training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, and various retail discounts and savings. Barchester Healthcare values its employees, recognising dedication and excellence through unlimited referrals, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards. For those looking to work in an organisation that values attention to detail and people skills, Barchester Healthcare provides a rewarding environment dedicated to delivering quality care akin to what one would expect for their loved ones.

Details

• Date posted: 04 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.29 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1523324967
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Dudley, DY1 3EA, 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.

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