Job summary As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures the hospital can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital clean and safe is a crucial responsibility, and the role of Housekeeping Assistant plays a vital part in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant will be responsible for a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the hospital. This includes duties such as cleaning, tidying, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The role requires a caring nature, attention to detail, and a commitment to providing quality care. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and independent hospitals across the country. They are dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centered care and supporting their employees' professional development. Date posted 07 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.36 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1255838093 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Stockport SK6 7QL Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital 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 patients, 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 independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital 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 patients, 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 for this role, but a caring nature, attention to detail, and a desire to make a positive difference are essential. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, attention to detail, and a desire to make a positive difference are essential. Barchester Healthcare 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 Stockport SK6 7QL Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)