Job summary
ABOUT THE ROLE Please note that there maybe some laundry work with this 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.
Main duties of the job
This position is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working hours. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, the assistant will help to create a warm and homely environment that meets each resident's unique needs. The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant is significant as it involves keeping the home clean and safe. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks carried out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment, meaning that this role has a direct impact on residents, their visitors, and staff. Applicants need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, along with reliability and attention to detail. Training will be provided to encourage development and thriving in the role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare provides private care home services and operates with a focus on ensuring quality care for residents. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, Barchester Healthcare emphasizes flexibility, offering roles that can accommodate varying schedules such as the one mentioned for a Bank Housekeeping Assistant. They are committed to providing quality services to their residents and supporting their staff through continuous learning and development opportunities. In their care homes, they prioritize creating environments that meet the unique needs of each resident, meaning staff like the Housekeeping Assistant play crucial roles in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the environments. The company takes the growth and development of its employees seriously, underlining their commitment by providing competitive pay and comprehensive training. Barchester's operational approach ensures the quality care one would expect for their loved ones.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £14.80 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1514359950
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hampstead, NW2 2LH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLE
Please note that there maybe some laundry work with this 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 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
- A caring nature and personable approach, with good practical skills and reliability. Attention to detail is crucial. All necessary training is 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 10 Aug 2026.
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