Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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  • Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 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 role of Housekeeping Assistant is essential 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 the cleanliness and tidiness of the care home. This includes duties such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and ensuring all areas are well-presented and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. The Housekeeping Assistant plays a direct role in creating a comfortable and safe environment for the care home's occupants.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care home services in the UK. They operate over 200 care homes across the country, offering a range of residential, nursing, and dementia care services. Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered care and creating a warm, homely environment for their residents.DetailsDate posted22 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.71 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1367828914Job locationsBarchester HealthcareCheltenhamGL51 4ULJob 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. The role also requires reliability and attention to detail to ensure a positive impact on the residents, visitors, and staff.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential. The role also requires reliability and attention to detail to ensure a positive impact on the residents, visitors, and staff.

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