Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Job summary

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. 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.

Main duties of the job

This temporary role as a Housekeeping Assistant offers flexible working at Barchester care home in Truro. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you will contribute to creating a warm environment tailored to each resident's needs. The role involves various cleaning tasks ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment, impacting not only residents but also visitors and support staff. Essential qualities include a caring nature, reliability, a personable approach, and practical skills. In return, Barchester provides all necessary training. Benefits include competitive pay, flexibility, and abundant learning and development opportunities. As part of the role, you may cover shifts due to annual or sick leave, meaning hours and days worked may vary. Barchester, a leading UK healthcare provider, emphasizes employee growth and offers a rewarding environment aligned with providing high-quality care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a prominent UK-based care provider, known for delivering quality care services tailored to the needs of its residents. With a focus on creating a homely environment, Barchester employs skilled healthcare professionals to support its residents comprehensively. They offer both short-term and long-term care solutions in their various care homes, which emphasize safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming atmosphere. Barchester is committed to employee growth, offering extensive training and development opportunities. The organisation values employee contributions, ensuring its workforce is equipped with the necessary skills to provide exceptional care. This commitment to quality care extends to fostering a rewarding workplace for their staff, underscoring the importance of teamwork and attention to detail in delivering the Best care standards for residents and visitors alike.

Details

• Date posted: 03 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £15.02 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522796241
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Truro, TR1 3EB, 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.