Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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  • Wimborne Minster, Dorset
  • £13.46 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
As 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, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays an important role in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment.Main duties of the jobThe Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them. You'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, as well as reliability and attention to detail to make a positive difference.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes and healthcare facilities, committed to delivering person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives. Barchester is known for its focus on training, development, and employee well-being, providing a supportive and rewarding work environment.DetailsDate posted01 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.46 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1373051894Job locationsBarchester HealthcareWimborneBH21 2DJJob 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 a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. Barchester will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.

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