Job summary As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organisation to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is an important task, and the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is crucial in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment. Main duties of the job The Bank Housekeeping Assistant will be responsible for carrying out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and ensuring all communal areas, residents' rooms, and other spaces are well-presented and free from clutter. The role requires attention to detail, a caring nature, and a personable approach to interacting with residents, visitors, and staff. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and retirement villages across the country. The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding working environment for its employees. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.38 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1183483690 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Fareham PO15 5FF Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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. Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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 No specific qualifications are required, but the candidate should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and a keen eye for detail. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help the successful candidate thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but the candidate should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and a keen eye for detail. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help the successful candidate 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 Fareham PO15 5FF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)