Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

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Job summary

As a 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, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays an important role in ensuring the home is clean, tidy, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeping Assistant will carry out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and safe environment for everyone in the care home. This includes tasks such as cleaning, tidying, and restocking communal areas, bedrooms, and other spaces within the home. The Housekeeping Assistant will work closely with the care team to support the overall well-being and comfort of the residents.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality, personalized care to its residents. The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, employing a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and support staff to ensure the best possible care and experience for its residents.

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1160849966

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Croydon

CR0 5PH


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEIn 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

  • To join as a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important, as you'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To join as a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important, as you'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment for the residents.

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

Croydon

CR0 5PH


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Croydon

CR0 5PH


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Date posted

24 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.84 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1160849966

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Croydon

CR0 5PH


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