About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.
Main duties of the job This role involves working as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant in a Barchester care home, where you will assist in creating a warm and homely environment for residents. You will perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a tidy and welcoming environment. The position requires a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Training will be provided to support your development. The role offers flexibility and learning opportunities as part of a leading healthcare provider. The Bank position covers shifts as needed, such as for staff leave, leading to variable hours.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, offering a range of health services, including care homes. The organisation values the growth and development of its staff, providing free learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care, ensuring residents and their families receive the support and service they deserve. This commitment extends to staff as well, offering competitive pay and flexible roles that allow employees to strike a balance between work and personal life. The organisation prioritises a supportive environment to meet residents unique needs.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables us to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on our residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant you'll need a caring nature, personable approach and good practical skills. Just as importantly, you should be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
To become a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, a caring nature and personable approach are essential. Good practical skills and reliability are important, as is attention to detail to make a positive difference in residents' lives. The organisation provides necessary training for the role, emphasizing the growth of employees within the healthcare sector. Although specific educational qualifications are not specified, the role demands traits that align with the organisation's values of care, support, and service excellence. Employees are encouraged to thrive through the learning opportunities available.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Huntingdon
PE29 7AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)