About this role
Job summary As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organization to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial task, and the role of Housekeeping Assistant is vital in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment.
Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for carrying out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This includes duties such as general cleaning, tidying common areas, and ensuring the home is well-presented. The role requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, as well as attention to detail and reliability.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and senior living facilities in the UK. With a focus on delivering high-quality care and creating a comfortable, homely environment for residents, the organization operates over 200 care homes across the country.
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
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be advantageous. The employer will provide all the necessary training to help the successful candidate thrive in the role.
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
Tewkesbury
GL20 8US
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)