Housekeeping Assistant

Overview

Join The Bridles, a state-of-the-art care home located in Wincanton, offering residential, nursing, and specialist dementia care. This luxurious facility is designed with superior standards, smart technology, and thoughtful spaces aiming to create a warm and comfortable environment for residents.

Role Summary

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere within the home. Your efforts directly contribute to creating a nurturing space where all residents feel at home and comfortable.

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of cleanliness across all communal areas and residents' bedrooms, including vacuuming, mopping, and polishing floors and surfaces.
• Collaborate closely with the housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure upkeep standards are met consistently.
• Manage and replenish housekeeping supplies for daily operations, reporting any issues to the Housekeeping Supervisor.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrates pride in completing duties to an excellent standard and keeps an organized workspace.
• Effective multitasking abilities and readiness to coordinate with other teams to ensure resident satisfaction.

Benefits

• Access to the Viva global wellbeing programme covering mental, physical, financial, social, and environmental health.
• My Healthcare: 24/7 quick access to health support services including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health assistance.
• Annual allowance of approximately £350 redeemable against Bupa healthcare products.
• Sick pay scheme beyond statutory requirements offering additional financial security during prolonged absences.
• Free meal provided during every shift and 28 days holiday annually.
• Recognition and rewards for long service milestones with e-cards, extra leave, and monetary gifts.
• Interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets purchase.
• Wagestream facility allowing early access to up to 40% of earned wages.
• Diverse Bupa pension plan options.
• Inclusive parental leave schemes covering adoption, birth parents, and co-parents.
• Menopause support plan providing resources and encouragement for women to manage their health effectively.
• Discounts at various gyms and fitness centers across the UK.

Our Commitment

Bupa is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee can bring their true self to work and thrive. We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, promising fair treatment and adjustments during recruitment processes for disabled candidates.

Additional Information

This role is a permanent full-time position requiring a 36-hour workweek based at The Bridles care home, Dykes Wy, Wincanton BA9 9FQ.