Job summary
As a 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, which is why the role of Housekeeping Assistant is crucial. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, directly impacting the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant role involves carrying out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment in the care home. This includes duties such as cleaning, tidying, and ensuring the proper maintenance of the premises to create a comfortable and safe space for residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires attention to detail, a caring nature, and a personable approach to provide high-quality care and support.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, offering a range of services to support the needs of older adults and those with complex care requirements. The organisation is committed to providing a comfortable, safe, and nurturing environment for its residents, and the Housekeeping Assistant role is essential in achieving this goal.
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
1. No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn and develop are important. Barchester Healthcare will provide the necessary training to enable the successful candidate to thrive in the position.