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ABOUT THE ROLE 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.
Main duties of the job
"At Barchester Healthcare, our Bank Housekeeping Assistants are essential in creating comfortable living spaces that satisfy each resident's unique needs. The role involves a multitude of housekeeping and cleaning duties ensuring a pristine environment for residents, their guests, and care staff. We prioritize a caring demeanor, reliability, and an eye for detail in our candidates. We offer flexible working schedules along with substantial learning and development avenues. A commitment to fostering growth among employees is among the key values at Barchester Healthcare. Although this position is temporarily on a need basis for covering leaves, the impact made is substantial and rewarding."
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent name in the UK healthcare sector, known for operating a network of care homes that deliver high-quality care to its residents. With a focus on personalizing care to cater to individual needs, Barchester ensures that each resident is treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. The organization invests heavily in its workforce, offering continuous training and development programs that aid in staff career progression while maintaining high care standards within its facilities. Barchester emphasizes creating a supportive work environment where employees contribute meaningfully to the wellbeing of residents.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1522796209
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Maidstone, ME17 3LW, United Kingdom
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
- Candidates should possess a caring nature, have good practical skills, and be detail-oriented to succeed in the Bank Housekeeping Assistant role.
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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 £14.80 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 31 Aug 2026.
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