About this role
Job summary 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.
Main duties of the job As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your responsibilities will include cleaning and maintaining the care home to a high standard, ensuring the environment is safe and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. You will be expected to use your attention to detail and practical skills to carry out a variety of housekeeping tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, and mopping. You should have a caring nature, a personable approach, and a keen eye for detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting the growth and development of their employees. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you will be part of a team dedicated to creating a comfortable and nurturing environment for the residents.
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
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be an advantage. The most important qualities are a caring nature, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.
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
Newark on Trent
NG24 3NH
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)