Barchester Healthcare

Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

The closing date is 15 June 2026

Apply for this job

Job summary

This is a full-time 35-hour-per-week role as a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home. The role involves keeping the home clean and safe, ensuring a warm and homely environment for the residents. The shift times are 8 am to 3 pm, with every other weekend required.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will be responsible for a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment for the residents, their visitors, and the staff. This role has a direct impact on the well-being of the residents, and you should have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. You will receive training to thrive in this role.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. They offer a competitive rewards package, including training and development opportunities, employee benefits, and recognition schemes.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1488764613

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Oxford

OX1 5DE


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is full time 35hrs per week role.

Every other weekend required.

Shift times: 8 am - 3pm

As 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 description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is full time 35hrs per week role.

Every other weekend required.

Shift times: 8 am - 3pm

As 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 Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but you should have a caring nature, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but you should have a caring nature, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

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

Oxford

OX1 5DE


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Oxford

OX1 5DE


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

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1488764613

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Oxford

OX1 5DE


Privacy notice

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