Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As 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 YOU To 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 PACKAGE As well as competitive pay, you can look fo

Main duties of the job

This role is a casual, part-time position that provides flexible working opportunities. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your responsibilities will involve creating a warm and homely environment to meet the unique needs of each resident. The importance of maintaining a clean and safe home environment cannot be understated, and this is where your role becomes invaluable. By carrying out a wide range of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, you will ensure that everyone, from residents to visitors and staff, can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment. This position is an opportunity to make a direct impact on the quality of life for residents. Barchester values employees with a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also crucial in making a positive difference. The company offers all necessary training to help you thrive in this role. Additionally, there are competitive pay rates, flexibility in work schedules, and ample learning and development opportunities available. As this is a Bank position providing cover for things like annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days worked will vary.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of nursing and care services in the UK. The organisation is committed to providing high-quality care in a warm and homely environment that meets the specific needs of each resident. With a focus on the growth and development of their staff, Barchester offers a variety of roles in clinical, residential and wider support services. This healthcare provider values dedication and the willingness to make a positive impact on the lives of their residents. Operating across numerous care homes and medical facilities, Barchester ensures that both residents and staff have access to a caring and supportive environment. As a company, it is dedicated to fostering personal and professional growth through providing staff with flexible roles and ample learning opportunities. Barchester Healthcare is also an employer that believes in rewarding the hard work of its employees with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1515062819
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Brentwood, CM13 1AQ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As 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.