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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

  • NHS
  • Part Time
  • Uckfield
  • 13.20 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 Unlimit

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll have the important role of creating a warm and homely environment for residents. Your responsibilities will include various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the home is clean, tidy, and safe, directly impacting residents, visitors, and staff. You'll need to be caring, personable, and have good practical skills, alongside a keen attention to detail. In return, you'll receive training and a competitive rate of pay, plus a sector-leading benefits package including free training, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, and more.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes, offering high-quality care and services to residents. With a focus on creating homely and supportive environments, Barchester Healthcare prides itself on meeting the unique needs of each resident. Employees are provided with extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring they can thrive in their roles and make a positive impact. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to rewarding its staff with competitive pay and a range of benefits, fostering a supportive and rewarding work atmosphere.

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

  • 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.

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

Uckfield

TN22 3FH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

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