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 care home to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial 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, directly impacting the residents, their visitors and all the staff working to support them. Main duties of the job As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your responsibilities will include maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home, ensuring all areas are kept clean, tidy and welcoming. This will involve tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and cleaning bathrooms and communal areas. You will also be responsible for replenishing supplies and ensuring the home is well-stocked. Excellent attention to detail and a caring, personable approach are essential for this role. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes across the country. They are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives. As an employer, Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to support the growth and wellbeing of their staff. Date posted 28 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £13.38 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1215943000 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Norwich NR7 8AF 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 formal qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be an advantage. A caring nature, attention to detail, and a reliable and hardworking attitude are the key qualities Barchester Healthcare is looking for in their Bank Housekeeping Assistants. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No formal qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar housekeeping or cleaning position would be an advantage. A caring nature, attention to detail, and a reliable and hardworking attitude are the key qualities Barchester Healthcare is looking for in their Bank Housekeeping Assistants. 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 Norwich NR7 8AF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)