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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.
Main duties of the job
This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home. The assistant will help create a warm and homely environment, ensuring the home is clean and safe, which is critical to meeting the unique needs of residents. The job involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks that directly impact the residents, visitors, and staff. Applicants should have a caring nature, a personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail. Barchester Healthcare provides all necessary training and competitive pay, with the flexibility to work hours that vary based on need, such as covering for annual or sick leave. The company, as one of the leading healthcare providers in the UK, also offers learning and development opportunities for the growth of its employees.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of healthcare services in the UK, offering care and support to thousands of residents in their care homes. The company is committed to creating warm, welcoming environments that enable them to meet the personal needs of each resident. Barchester Healthcare emphasizes providing quality care equivalent to what one would expect for their own loved ones. The organisation values the importance of a clean and safe environment, as this can have a profound impact on the quality of life of its residents. Additionally, Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to the growth and development of its staff, offering competitive pay and various learning opportunities to support their professional journey.
Details
- Date posted: 17 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1527751244
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Chipping Norton, OX7 5YF, 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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Essential
- Caring nature, personable approach, attention to detail, good practical skills, reliability.
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This advert is for Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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