About this role
Job summary As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organisation to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a critical task, which is why this role is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, directly impacting the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them.
Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the residents, visitors, and staff at the Barchester Healthcare care home. You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the home, contributing to the overall comfort and well-being of everyone who uses the facilities.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and retirement communities across the country. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and homely environment. The organisation takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, offering various training and learning opportunities.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 be considered for this role, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also essential to ensure a positive impact on the residents and their surroundings.
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
Stone
ST15 8SQ
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)