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 variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This means you'll have a direct impact on the residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them.
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the care home is kept clean, safe and welcoming for residents, visitors and staff. This includes duties such as making beds, cleaning rooms, laundry, and other general cleaning and housekeeping activities. The role requires a caring nature, attention to detail, and reliability to make a positive difference.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of care and support services, with a network of care homes across the country. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a warm, homely environment for residents. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional development.
Date posted: 10 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £12.71 an hour
Contract: Bank
Working pattern: Flexible working
Reference number: 1280064067
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Stoke on Trent
ST7 3DD
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 a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are important. The organisation will provide the necessary training to 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
Stoke on Trent
ST7 3DD
Employer's website: https://www.barchester.com/
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