Job summary As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the team to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial task, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes duties such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and general tidying to provide a comfortable and hygienic living space for the residents. The successful candidate should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes across the UK, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care. The company is committed to creating a warm, homely environment for its residents and providing personalized care to meet their unique needs. Barchester Healthcare is known for its sector-leading benefits and rewards package for its employees. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.03 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1223044437 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Monifieth DD5 4HT 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. 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 No specific qualifications are required for this role, but the successful candidate should have a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. They should also be reliable and keen to use their attention to detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but the successful candidate should have a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. They should also be reliable and keen to use their attention to detail to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. 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 Monifieth DD5 4HT Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)