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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Fulwood
  • 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. 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 reta

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is to create a welcoming environment and maintain cleanliness. Its vital for ensuring residents' well-being, making the role crucial within the care home. You will be engaged in various cleaning tasks, which directly impact residents, visitors, and staff. The role demands a caring approach and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are essential as they contribute significantly to residents' quality of life. The job offers sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and performance-related bonuses.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is known for providing top-quality care services across its facilities. The company is dedicated to making each resident feel valued and at home. This commitment is evident in its approach to maintaining a clean and safe environment in its care homes, which is a priority for them. By investing in the training and development of their staff, they ensure high standards of professionalism and care. Employees at Barchester Healthcare are rewarded with competitive salaries and a variety of benefits that underline their appreciation for the hard work and dedication shown by their staff.

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, candidates need to possess a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. They must be reliable and have attention to detail. The role offers full training for candidates to thrive in their position.

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

Preston

PR2 9GA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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