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 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.

Main duties of the job

This role as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant involves working in a flexible, part-time capacity at a Barchester care home. The main responsibility is to maintain a clean and safe environment, thus creating a homely atmosphere for the residents. The job includes various housekeeping tasks aimed at keeping the facility tidy and welcoming, which directly affects residents, visitors, and staff. Appointees should possess a caring nature, a personable disposition, good practical skills, and be detail-oriented. Training will be provided. This is a bank position intended for providing cover during periods such as annual leave or sick leave, meaning work hours will vary. The role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and numerous free learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes the growth and development of its employees as one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK. This position suits individuals with attention to detail and good people skills, who are looking for a rewarding environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, known for offering quality care and services across its facilities. The organisation runs various care homes and hospitals focused on meeting the diverse needs of its residents and patients. Employing a team of healthcare professionals, Barchester Healthcare is committed to delivering person-centred care. Training and professional development opportunities are integral to its ethos, which focuses on enhancing the skills and careers of its employees. The organisation values flexibility and work-life balance, offering roles with variable hours, such as bank positions, to meet the dynamic needs of their facilities and staff. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to maintaining exceptional standards and creating welcoming environments across all its care settings.

Details

• Date posted: 23 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £14.80 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1529715192
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Exmouth, EX8 4AB, 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.

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