Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

NHS; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join their team. This role is vital in creating a warm and inviting environment for residents, ensuring cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates will possess a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail. The position offers comprehensive training and a competitive rewards package, including sector-leading benefits and opportunities for personal development. If you have a passion for helping others and want to make a difference in a caring organization, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free training

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts

Referral bonuses

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Essential skills include attention to detail and a caring nature.
• Good practical skills and reliability are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
• Perform various housekeeping tasks to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Good Practical Skills

Caring Nature

Personable Approach

Education

No specific qualifications required

Job description

Job summary

As 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 essential, which is why this role is so important. Your duties will include various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for everyone.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves performing a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and inviting environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The ideal candidate will have a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail to positively impact residents' lives.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading UK provider of high-quality care homes. They aim to create a warm and comfortable environment for residents, with the Housekeeping Assistant role playing a key part. Barchester offers excellent training, development opportunities, and a competitive rewards package to support staff in delivering the best care.

Details

• Date posted: 10 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.71 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1299688780

Job locations

• Barchester Healthcare, Basingstoke, RG24 9UL

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll help create a warm, homely environment tailored to residents' needs. Your role involves ensuring the home remains clean and safe, directly impacting residents, visitors, and staff.

ABOUT YOU: You should have a caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail. Barchester provides comprehensive training to help you succeed.

REWARDS PACKAGE: Competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, free training, wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, referral bonuses, Employee of the Month, Long Service Awards, and more.

If you're eager to use your attention to detail and people skills in a caring organization, this role offers a rewarding opportunity.

Person Specification

Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. All necessary training will be provided.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer details

Employer: Barchester Healthcare

Address: Barchester Healthcare, Basingstoke, RG24 9UL

Website: https://www.barchester.com/