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 an important task, and as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you'll carry out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties to ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. Main duties of the job As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your duties will include cleaning, tidying, and maintaining the cleanliness of the care home to a high standard. This will involve tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and ensuring all communal areas, residents' rooms, and other facilities are kept in a hygienic and presentable condition. You will need to be reliable, with a keen attention to detail, to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of care and support services. They operate a network of care homes across the country, offering a range of services including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Barchester is committed to providing high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for their residents. Date posted 08 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.94 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1237625084 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Dagenham RM10 9HW 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. Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. Barchester will provide the necessary training to help you thrive in the 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 Dagenham RM10 9HW Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)