About this role
Job summary 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 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 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 rew
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home in Oxford, you'll play a key role in creating a warm environment that caters to the residents' unique needs. This full-time position offers 35 hours a week, requiring work every other weekend, with shifts from 8 am to 3 pm. The role involves various housekeeping and cleaning tasks essential for maintaining a clean and safe home, impacting residents, visitors, and staff positively. You'll need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills, along with reliability and attention to detail. In return, Barchester provides all necessary training and a competitive pay rate along with a range of benefits such as free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme. The job does not require a DBS check or professional registration, and it pays £13.21 per hour.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of high-quality care and support services, with locations across the UK. The organisation is committed to delivering excellent care and maintaining high standards in all their care homes and hospitals. Barchester Healthcare focuses on creating a welcoming, warm, and homely environment for their residents, enabling them to live their lives with the dignity and respect they deserve. Employing a large workforce of dedicated professionals, Barchester offers various career opportunities, with roles that are both challenging and rewarding. The organisation values its employees, providing training and development opportunities, competitive rates of pay, and a supportive work environment. With robust policies and procedures in place, Barchester Healthcare ensures compliance with regulatory standards and constantly seeks to improve the quality of care it provides. They also offer numerous benefits to their staff, including wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and a positive work-life balance.
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
A caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail are needed.
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)