Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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  • Cardiff
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 13 days ago
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the team to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a vital task, which is why this role is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, having a direct impact on the residents, their visitors, and the staff.Main duties of the jobThe Housekeeping Assistant role involves a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes duties such as hoovering, dusting, bed-making, laundry, and general tidying to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, their families, and staff. The role requires a caring and personable approach, as well as good practical skills and attention to detail.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives. Barchester invests heavily in the training and development of its staff, and offers a range of benefits and rewards to recognise their hard work and dedication.DetailsDate posted21 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1366876643Job locationsBarchester HealthcareCardiffCF3 2UQJob descriptionJob 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 descriptionJob 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the role does call for a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also important qualities.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the role does call for a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also important qualities.

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