About this role
Job summary The role of Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare in Oxford involves ensuring a clean and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff in the care home. As a full-time position requiring 35 hours of work per week, the assistant will be expected to work every other weekend. The position offers a competitive hourly wage and is part of a permanent appointment. The assistant's work will have a direct impact on the residents' lived experiences by providing a space that prioritizes cleanliness and safety. Training and development opportunities are provided to employees along with other rewards and benefits like retail discounts and well-being support tools.
Main duties of the job 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. 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.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a well-established organization known for its dedication to delivering quality care to its residents. The company operates numerous care homes across various locations, providing essential services such as nursing, dementia care, and assisted living. Barchester Healthcare prides itself on creating nurturing environments where residents feel respected and valued. Alongside offering competitive salaries and benefits, the company invests heavily in the training and development of its staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. The organization also offers ample opportunities for career advancement and recognizes employee achievements.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
This is full time 35hrs per week role.
Every other weekend required.
Shift times: 8 am - 3pm
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 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
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.
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
Oxford
OX1 5DE
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)