Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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  • Guildford, Surrey
  • £13.20 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
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 critical task, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays a vital role in ensuring everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment.Main duties of the jobThe Housekeeping Assistant will carry out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the care home. This includes tasks such as cleaning, tidying, and ensuring a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, with a focus on attention to detail to make a positive difference.About usBarchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, delivering high-quality care and support to thousands of residents across the country. The organization is committed to creating a warm, comfortable, and safe environment for all its residents, with the Housekeeping Assistant playing a crucial role in this effort.DetailsDate posted15 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£13.20 an hourContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number1363081229Job locationsBarchester HealthcareGuildfordGU4 8HNJob 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 require a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Training will be provided to help the successful candidate thrive in the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
  • No specific qualifications are required, but the role does require a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Training will be provided to help the successful candidate thrive in the role.

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