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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Bristol
  • 13.21 an hour
NHS

Job Description

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. Shifts: Mornings and evenings, Available alternative weekends 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

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be instrumental in creating a warm and homely environment tailored to each resident's needs. Keeping the care home clean and safe is a crucial task. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you undertake will ensure that the environment is clean, tidy, and welcoming. Your role will have a direct impact on the residents, visitors, and staff in the care home. The shifts include mornings and evenings and are available on alternate weekends. To join this role, you'll need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Being reliable and having an attention to detail is essential to make a positive difference. Barchester offers comprehensive training to help you thrive in the role. In return for your commitment, you'll receive a competitive pay rate along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package, including free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and the Refer a Friend bonus scheme. This is a rewarding opportunity to use your attention to detail and people skills in an organization that provides quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, specializing in offering personalized care in care homes and hospitals. They are committed to offering high-quality care that meets the unique needs of each resident. With locations across the country, Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to creating warm and welcoming environments for both residents and staff. They take pride in recognizing the dedication of their employees through a competitive pay rate and a comprehensive benefits package. The organisation places a high emphasis on thorough training and development, ensuring each employee is well-equipped to provide the best care possible. Their commitment to wellbeing extends beyond residents to include staff, offering access to support tools and retail discounts. With a focus on creating a supportive and fulfilling work environment, Barchester Healthcare values the contribution of every team member and their role in delivering exceptional care.

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. Shifts: Mornings and evenings, Available alternative weekends

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

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

Bristol

BS14 0AU

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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