Job summary
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the care home to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial responsibility, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring the residents, their visitors, and all the staff can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant is responsible for carrying out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing common areas, bedrooms, and other spaces within the home. The Housekeeping Assistant must have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills, as well as attention to detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The company is committed to creating a warm, comfortable, and safe environment for its residents, and the Housekeeping Assistant role is essential in achieving this goal. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. No specific qualifications are required for this position, but previous experience in a similar role or in the care sector would be an advantage. The successful candidate should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail.