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Head of housekeeping

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Barchester Healthcare

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Location:
United Kingdom , Milton Keynes

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Contract Type:
Not provided

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Salary:

14.00 GBP / Hour

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Create warm and homely surroundings
  • Lead a team of housekeeping staff
  • Ensure every room and living space is maintained to the highest standards
  • Motivate team to be at their best

Requirements:

  • Experience of housekeeping in a care home, hospital or hotel environment
  • Proven ability to lead and inspire a team
  • Caring nature
  • Good communication skills
What we offer:
  • Free training and development for all roles
  • Access to wellbeing and support tools
  • A range of retail discounts and savings
  • Unlimited referrals with 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
  • 'Employee of the Month' rewards
  • 'Long Service Awards'

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 20, 2026

Expiration:
April 22, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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