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 critical responsibility, 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 The Bank Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and ensuring all areas are well-kept and presentable. The role requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, as well as attention to detail to make a positive difference for the residents and staff. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating care homes and hospitals across the country. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their residents and patients, and they take the growth and development of their employees seriously. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you will be joining a well-established and respected organization that values its staff and the care they provide. Date posted 04 November 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.60 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1183483736 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Guildford GU3 3LQ 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 No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. The employer will provide all the necessary training to ensure you can thrive in the position. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. The employer will provide all the necessary training to ensure you can thrive in the position. 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 Guildford GU3 3LQ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)