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. Your role will involve a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the home is clean, tidy, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. Main duties of the job The Housekeeping Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves keeping the care home clean and safe, which is crucial to providing a comfortable environment for residents. You'll be responsible for a range of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of the home. This includes duties such as vacuuming, dusting, and general cleaning to ensure the home is well-presented and welcoming for everyone who uses it. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. The company operates over 200 care homes and employs thousands of dedicated staff to deliver the best possible care and support for residents. Barchester is committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment, with a focus on professional development and growth opportunities for its employees. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.11 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1223044454 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Bromley BR2 7BX 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'll need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important qualities for this role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you'll need a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important qualities for this 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 Bromley BR2 7BX Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)