Barchester Healthcare

Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 01 May 2026

Apply for this job

Job summary

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. Your role will involve a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the home is clean, tidy, and welcoming for the residents, their visitors, and the staff.

Main duties of the job

Keeping the care home clean and safe is a crucial responsibility, and the Housekeeping Assistant plays a vital role in this. You will be responsible for a range of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, and ensuring all areas of the home are maintained to a high standard. Your attention to detail and personable approach will have a direct impact on the comfort and wellbeing of the residents. The role requires a caring nature, good practical skills, and a commitment to providing a clean and safe environment for everyone.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes in the UK. With a focus on delivering personalized care and supporting the overall wellbeing of residents, the company is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment for all. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be an important part of the team, contributing to the overall quality of care and the comfort of the residents.

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1468690593

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Sherborne

DT9 6EX


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT 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.

0854

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT 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.

0854

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but you should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and a keen attention to detail. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but you should have a caring nature, good practical skills, and a keen attention to detail. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Sherborne

DT9 6EX


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Sherborne

DT9 6EX


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

02 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1468690593

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Sherborne

DT9 6EX


Privacy notice

Barchester Healthcare's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)