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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
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester involves creating a homely environment in a care home setting, ensuring cleanliness and safety to meet the unique needs of each resident. This casual, part-time position offers flexible working hours to provide cover as needed for events like annual leave or sick leave. The Assistant will conduct various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. Candidates are expected to have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are crucial, and all necessary training will be provided. The role comes with competitive pay, flexible work hours, and ample learning and development opportunities, all contributing to a rewarding experience in a leading healthcare organization in the UK.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, boasting a network of care homes designed around the well-being and comfort of residents. Their philosophy centers on creating warm, homely environments that cater to the individual needs of elderly residents and those requiring specialist care. Barchester emphasizes the importance of team member growth and development, providing ample learning opportunities and valuing the contributions of their staff. They uphold a standard of high-quality care, ensuring every aspect of their service meets the expectations one would have for their loved ones. Barchester is committed to fostering environments that are not only supportive for residents but also fulfilling for their staff, making it a reputable and rewarding place for employment in the healthcare sector.
Details
- Date posted: 03 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1522796227
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Odiham, RG29 1GJ, 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, and good practical skills are required. Reliability and attention to detail are essential. Training will be provided.
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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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