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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

NHS

Job Description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE 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 YOU To 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 PACKAGE As 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your main responsibility is to create a warm and homely environment to meet each residents unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is crucial, which is why this role is so important. You will perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment. This job allows you to have a direct impact on residents, their visitors, and the staff who support them. To join, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, reliability, and keen attention to detail. In return, training will be provided. You will enjoy competitive pay with true flexibility and opportunities for free learning and development. The position covers for staff on annual or sick leave, so your working hours and days will vary. Overall, it's a rewarding opportunity to use your people skills in a quality care environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. They are dedicated to providing top-notch care and continually investing in the training and development of their staff. The company believes in creating nurturing environments, where residents are treated with respect and given the care they deserve. Barchester Healthcare has multiple facilities around the UK, offering diverse healthcare services ranging from nursing and residential care to dementia and assisted living. Their commitment to quality extends not only to their services but also to the environments they create, ensuring that both residents and employees feel valued and supported. Working with Barchester is not just about having a job; it is about being part of a community that prioritizes well-being and professional development.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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

  • Caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, 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

Maidstone

ME17 3LW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

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