Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the care home to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial responsibility, and the Housekeeping Assistant role is vital in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and well-presented, contributing to the overall comfort and wellbeing of the residents, their visitors, and the staff. The role requires a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and hospitals across the country. The company is committed to delivering personalised, compassionate care that meets the unique needs of each individual, with a focus on creating a warm, homely environment for residents.
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
- No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. Barchester Healthcare provides all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
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
Guildford
GU3 3FF
