Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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  • Preston
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • Just now
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organization to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial responsibility, and the role of Housekeeping Assistant is vital in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment.Main duties of the jobThe Housekeeping Assistant role at Barchester Healthcare involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, as well as attention to detail, to make a positive difference in the lives of the residents. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training to help you thrive in this rewarding position.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of residential and nursing care homes in the UK. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating a warm, welcoming environment for their residents. The organization values its employees and offers a range of benefits and development opportunities to support their growth and success.DetailsDate posted05 September 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1376935052Job locationsBarchester HealthcarePrestonPR2 9GAJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesABOUT THE ROLEShift Times: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week - 8am-4pm, alternate weekend working required. 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 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 ROLEShift Times: 3 x 8 hour shifts per week - 8am-4pm, alternate weekend working required. 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 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, attention to detail, and reliability are essential for this role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, attention to detail, and reliability are essential for this role.

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