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 organization to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial task, and the role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is essential 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 In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing communal areas, bedrooms, and bathrooms. You will need to pay close attention to detail to ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout the home. Additionally, you may be required to assist with laundry and other similar duties as needed. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, operating over 200 care homes and independent hospitals. The organization is committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for its residents. As one of the UK's largest healthcare providers, Barchester Healthcare takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, offering various training and development opportunities. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1249953655 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Waltham Abbey EN9 3JY 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 To join as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you will need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important, as you will be responsible for ensuring the care home is kept clean and safe for the residents and staff. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you will need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important, as you will be responsible for ensuring the care home is kept clean and safe for the residents and staff. 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 Waltham Abbey EN9 3JY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)