About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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 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 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.
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating a warm and homely environment that meets the unique needs of each resident. Your role includes keeping the home clean and safe, which is crucial for providing a supportive atmosphere not only for the residents but for their visitors and the staff as well. You will be undertaking various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the environment is clean, tidy, and welcoming. You'll need to bring a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills to the role. Reliability and attention to detail are important as you'll be making a positive difference. Barchester offers free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and rewards such as 'Employee of the Month' and 'Long Service Awards'.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality nursing and care homes in the UK, offering a vast range of services to thousands of residents who require nursing care, dementia care, and more. With a focus on providing top-notch care, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on its exceptional standards and personalized approach to each resident's specific needs. The company operates numerous care homes and hospitals across the country, staffed by dedicated healthcare professionals committed to enhancing the lives of residents. Barchester invests in training and development to ensure that its employees are among the best-trained care home and hospital staff and offers a wide range of career opportunities for those interested in care, support, and housekeeper roles.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 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 PACKAGEIn 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
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
Woking
GU23 7DJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)