Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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 Healthcare's care home in Wouldham, your primary role is to create a comfortable and clean environment for residents, meeting their unique needs and ensuring safety. With responsibilities ranging from housekeeping to various cleaning tasks, you'll significantly impact the living conditions of residents as well as the overall atmosphere for visitors and staff. The role requires a caring nature, practical skills, reliability, and a keen attention to detail. Barchester provides comprehensive training, allowing you to excel in your duties. The rewards package includes competitive pay, training, mental wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, and more, celebrating your commitment and contributions to the care home community.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to providing high-quality care home services across its numerous facilities. They emphasize creating a warm, homely atmosphere where both residents and staff feel part of a supportive community. As part of their mission to offer quality care, Barchester Healthcare values employees who are compassionate, skilled, and attentive to detail. The company invests in its workforce by offering extensive training programs to ensure that staff can deliver superior care and maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety within their homes. They boast a strong rewards package, which includes various incentives and recognition schemes, aiming to acknowledge and reward the dedication of their staff members.