Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home
Job Description
Job summary
This role as a Housekeeping Assistant in a Barchester care home involves creating a warm and homely environment for residents by keeping the home clean and safe. The role requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables Barchester 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 us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to their residents. The company is dedicated to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values to join their team and contribute to creating a benchmark of excellence in care.
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE HOME
After our 2022 refurbishment, Tewkesbury Fields Care Home has undergone a remarkable transformation, creating a refined, tranquil, and welcoming atmosphere for both residents and staff. With the addition of our new community, we are expanding significantly and seeking passionate individuals to join us in making our home a benchmark of excellence. We warmly invite local people who are dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the elderly and our residents. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in care, Barchester is committed to recruiting compassionate individuals with the right attitude and values. If you're looking for a fulfilling career in care, Barchester offers a supportive and dynamic environment where you can build a strong foundation for your future.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Shift Pattern: 8am-4pm or 9am-5pmAs 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. Barchester 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
Tewkesbury
GL20 6HP
