Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home involves creating a warm and homely environment to meet the unique needs of residents. You'll be responsible for a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a clean, tidy and welcoming environment for all.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, 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 us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes and independent living services in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and welcoming environment.

Date posted

14 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1282632369

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bedlington

NE22 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

This position requires working alternate weekends, with a total of 32 hours across 4 days. The working hours are from 8am to 4:40pm.

ABOUT THE ROLE 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.

REWARDS PACKAGE 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'

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. You should also be reliable and keen to use your attention to detail to make a positive difference.

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

Bedlington

NE22 6LA

Employer's website

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