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 team to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial task, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, directly impacting the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will be responsible for tasks such as general cleaning, laundry, and ensuring the home is well-stocked with necessary supplies. The role requires a caring nature, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing high-quality care and support.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and healthcare services in the UK. They are committed to delivering the highest quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm, homely environment. The organisation has a strong reputation for investing in its staff and providing excellent training and development opportunities.
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 for the Housekeeping Assistant role, but you should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and a keen eye for detail. Barchester Healthcare will provide 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
Oxted
RH8 9BD
