Weekend Housekeeping Assistant

Job summaryAs 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, 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. Main duties of the jobThe Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the care home's residents, visitors, and staff. This includes tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing common areas, as well as ensuring all linens and towels are clean and properly stocked. The Housekeeping Assistant plays a direct role in creating a comfortable and home-like atmosphere for the residents. About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a warm, welcoming, and safe environment for their residents, and the Housekeeping Assistant role is crucial in achieving this. Barchester Healthcare offers a competitive salary, training and development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits to support their staff.Job description Job responsibilitiesABOUT 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 responsibilitiesABOUT 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 No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. The employer will provide all the necessary training to ensure the Housekeeping Assistant can thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. The employer will provide all the necessary training to ensure the Housekeeping Assistant can thrive in the role. Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 nameBarchester Healthcare AddressBarchester HealthcareChichesterPO19 1SG Employer's website