Housekeeping Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee of the Month

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Barchester Healthcare in Ipswich is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a warm, clean, and safe environment for residents. The role is part-time (23 hours per week) with 8 hours dedicated to laundry and 15 hours to housekeeping, on-site at our Ipswich care home.

The ideal candidate will be caring, reliable, and detail-oriented, with good practical skills. Comprehensive training and a supportive team will help you thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and personable approach
• Good practical skills
• Reliable and attentive to detail
• Willingness to engage with residents
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caring and clean environment at the care home in Ipswich.
• Support laundry and general housekeeping tasks during afternoon shifts.

Skills

Caring nature

Personable approach

Practical skills

Reliable

Attention to detail

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

23 hrs contract per week - this includes 8hrs in the laundry and 15 hrs housekeeping. Housekeeping PM shifts 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 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 YOU

To 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.

To 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 PACKAGE

In return for your dedication, 23 hrs contract per week - this includes 8hrs in the laundry and 15 hrs housekeeping.

In 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'

QUALIFICATIONS

• Caring nature
• Personable approach
• Good practical skills
• Reliable
• Attention to detail

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Barchester Healthcare, located in Ipswich, stands as a prominent entity in the care home sector, committed to creating warm and homelike atmospheres for its residents. Renowned for exceptional caregiving services, the company values its staff's contributions by offering competitive compensation and a robust benefits package. By fostering personal and professional growth through extensive training programs, Barchester highlights its dedication to enhancing the lives of both employees and residents. Their effort in emphasizing a clean, safe, and friendly environment illuminates their purpose to provide the quality care expected for beloved family members. Aiding in the happiness and well-being of its residents constitutes the core mission of Barchester Healthcare, making it an appealing, rewarding workplace for individuals keen to make a tangible, positive difference within a supportive community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, joining us means you'll help maintain a caring and clean environment at a care home in Ipswich. This role offers a permanent position with a salary of £13.21 per hour, scheduled for a 23-hour contract weekly. It includes tasks during afternoon shifts: 8 hours in laundry and 15 hours in general housekeeping. An ideal candidate possesses a cordial nature, practical skills, reliability, and a genuine interest in positively impacting residents' lives. Barchester Healthcare guarantees comprehensive training to help you prosper in your role. The rewards package extends beyond a competitive salary, including free job training, access to health and support tools, retail discounts, and an unlimited referral bonus scheme. Staff getting recognized as 'Employee of the Month' or receiving 'Long Service Awards' are additional perks. The role significantly influences the well-being of residents, their visitors, and the cohesive support provided by the overall team.