Head of Housekeeping - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare Homes Limited; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Lichfield is seeking a Head of Housekeeping to lead a dedicated team in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and comfort for residents. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment and possess strong leadership and communication skills. In return, they offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including free training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing tools, and employee rewards. Join us and contribute to creating a homely atmosphere for quality care.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping within a care home or similar environment.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead housekeeping staff to maintain high standards.
• Motivate the team to provide excellent service.
• Create a warm and homely environment for residents.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Communication skills

Caring nature

Job description

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 hotelenvironment 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 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.