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 role of Housekeeping Assistant is vital in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment. This position will have a direct impact on the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them. Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the care home's residents, visitors, and staff. You'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills to thrive in this position. Attention to detail and reliability are also important, as you'll be making a direct positive difference to the lives of the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support to its residents. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a dedicated team of professionals to ensure the wellbeing and comfort of its residents. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1231285837 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Northampton NN6 8GH 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 previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be advantageous. Barchester Healthcare provides all the necessary training to help you succeed in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but previous experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be advantageous. Barchester Healthcare provides all the necessary training to help you succeed 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 Northampton NN6 8GH Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)