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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Shalford
  • 13.70 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 in Guildford, you are expected to contribute towards creating a warm and homely atmosphere, meeting the unique requirements of the residents. The role is crucial as it involves maintaining cleanliness and safety within the care home. A variety of housekeeping and cleaning chores are essential to ensure that the residents, their visitors, and the staff can enjoy a clean and welcoming environment. You will need to have a caring nature, personable manner, reliable personality, and practical skills, alongside attention to detail. These traits should help you make a positive impact in your environment. The position comes with a competitive rate of pay and sector-leading benefits like free training, development opportunities, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, an unlimited referral scheme, and rewards for employee of the month, as well as long service awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is known for providing high-quality healthcare services across the UK. Their care homes and hospitals are designed to focus on offering personalized care that caters to the unique needs of each resident. Barchester is committed to creating a warm and homely environment for its residents, ensuring that they receive the support and care they deserve. The organisation prides itself on having sector-leading benefits and rewards packages, ensuring their staff receive the necessary training and development to thrive within their roles. By joining Barchester Healthcare as an employee, you become part of a team dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those in your 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.

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, and good practical skills

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

GU4 8HN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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