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 tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, based in a Sittingbourne care home, your primary responsibility is to help create a comfortable living environment that caters to the unique needs of each resident. The role involves undertaking various housekeeping and cleaning responsibilities to maintain a clean and safe home, directly impacting residents, visitors, and staff. Essential qualities for this role include being caring, personable, reliable, and having good practical skills with a strong attention to detail. The organization provides comprehensive training for all employees. The position offers a competitive hourly salary along with a generous benefits package that includes free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme. Employee recognition initiatives like 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards are also part of the package.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the leading care home providers in the UK, known for delivering high-quality residential and nursing care through its extensive network of care homes across the country. The company is committed to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and employees. It places a strong emphasis on professional development and provides free training and development programs for all staff to ensure great career prospects. With a focus on employee wellbeing, Barchester offers comprehensive benefits, including access to wellbeing and support tools and various retail discounts. They also have a culture of recognizing and rewarding staff through schemes such as 'Employee of the Month' and Long Service Awards. The organizations core values revolve around respect, dignity, and a commitment to ensuring residents receive the quality care they would expect for their own loved ones.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A caring nature, personable approach, reliability, good practical skills and 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
Sittingbourne
ME9 7LG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)