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
Main duties of the job A Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home is responsible for maintaining a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment that caters to the needs of residents. In this role, the assistant ensures the home remains safe and homely, accommodating each resident's specific requirements. The assistant will affect residents, visitors, and staff with their thoroughness and attention to detail. To be successful, you must possess a caring nature, good practical skills, and reliability. Barchester offers comprehensive training to help you succeed in this role. The benefits include a competitive pay rate and additional perks such as free training, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and special recognition awards. This position is a rewarding opportunity to use your people skills and attention to detail in an organization dedicated to quality care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a provider of high-quality care homes throughout the UK, catering to a variety of needs with dedicated staff and supportive environments. The organization has made its mark by focusing on delivering attentive care that ensures the satisfaction and comfort of its residents. Barchester believes in creating homely spaces where individuals feel valued and understood. They emphasize personalized care and recognize the uniqueness of each resident's needs. Their care homes are not only about health and safety, but also about fostering a supportive community that thrives on interaction, dignity, and respect. With a commitment to employee training and development, Barchester ensures that their staff is well-equipped to deliver exceptional service. As an organization, Barchester Healthcare takes pride in the role they play in families' lives, striving to be the best in their field through continuous learning, innovation, and compassion.
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, reliable, 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
Wouldham
ME1 3TR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)