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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 plen
Main duties of the job
This job offers a casual, part-time role with flexible working hours at Barchester care home. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your primary responsibility will be to create a clean and safe environment for residents. This involves carrying out various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a tidy and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. You'll need to have a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are essential for making a positive difference. The role comes with competitive pay, flexible working hours, and opportunities for free learning and development. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as needed, hours and days will vary based on requirements like annual leave or sick leave.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, with a focus on offering high-quality care for residents in their care homes. Known for their commitment to creating a warm and homely environment, Barchester ensures that the unique needs of each resident are met. The organisation values flexibility, learning, and development opportunities for its staff, indicating a serious commitment to the growth of their employees. By providing comprehensive services and attentive care, Barchester has built a positive reputation in the healthcare sector for delivering quality care similar to what one would expect for their loved ones.
Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1524439571
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP, 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
Qualifications
Essential
- No specific qualifications mentioned. The role requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills.
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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 05 Sep 2026.
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