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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
Main duties of the job
This role is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your responsibilities include creating a warm and homely environment to meet each resident's unique needs. You will be tasked with housekeeping and cleaning duties to maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming atmosphere for the residents, their visitors, and the staff. It is important that you approach the role with a caring and personable manner, and reliability and attention to detail are key traits necessary for success. In return, the company offers competitive pay and ensures training is provided to help you thrive in the role. Additionally, you will have access to numerous learning and development opportunities. This position requires providing cover as needed, such as during annual leave or sick leave, with varying hours and days worked.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to ensuring the growth and development of their employees. They take pride in offering a working environment where quality care is a priority, embodying the standards of care one would expect for their loved ones. Barchester Healthcare provides numerous free learning and development opportunities, emphasizing the importance of their staff's personal and professional growth. With a strong commitment to offering flexible roles, Barchester Healthcare encourages a work-life balance that accommodates the varying needs of their team. The Bank Housekeeping Assistant role is integral in creating a supportive and caring atmosphere that directly impacts the residents and staff. They prioritize creating welcoming and safe environments in their care homes, ensuring that every detail is attended to for the well-being of their residents. Through competitive pay and strong support systems, Barchester Healthcare aims to be a rewarding place of work for those who value making a difference.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1511390601
- 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.
Person specification
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Essential
- A caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail.
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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 10 Aug 2026.
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