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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Paulton
  • 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 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home, you will create a warm and homely environment meeting residents' unique needs. Ensuring cleanliness and safety, your role is vital. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you perform will ensure a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You will need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Being reliable and using your attention to detail will help you make a positive difference. In return, all necessary training will be provided. Your dedication is rewarded with competitive pay and benefits including free training, wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading care home providers, committed to delivering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care for elderly people. With over 25 years of experience, Barchester has developed a reputation for providing excellent care through their dedicated and professional teams. The organisation focuses on creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both residents and employees, offering opportunities for career growth and professional development. Barchester is known for its person-centred approach, ensuring that each resident's individual needs and preferences are met. Employees are encouraged to be compassionate, attentive, and to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those they care for.

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

  • 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

Bath

BS39 7BD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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