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Barchester Healthcare

Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

The closing date is 19 May 2026

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Job summary

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organisation to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a critical task, which is why this role is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, directly impacting the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them.

Main duties of the job

The Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the residents, visitors, and staff at the Barchester Healthcare care home. You will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the home, contributing to the overall comfort and well-being of everyone who uses the facilities.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, operating over 200 care homes and retirement communities across the country. They are committed to delivering the highest quality of care and support to their residents, with a focus on creating a warm and homely environment. The organisation takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, offering various training and learning opportunities.

Details

Date posted

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1476619714

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also essential to ensure a positive impact on the residents and their surroundings.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • To be considered for this role, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also essential to ensure a positive impact on the residents and their surroundings.

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

Stone

ST15 8SQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


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

20 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1476619714

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Stone

ST15 8SQ


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