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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 and development oportunities. 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 pro
Main duties of the job
As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester's care home, you'll play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. This casual, part-time position offers flexible hours and involves various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure the home meets each resident's unique needs. You'll directly impact residents' well-being and the overall atmosphere of the care home. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and a keen eye for detail are essential, and in return, full training will be provided. The position offers a competitive salary, flexibility, and numerous learning and development opportunities. This Bank role covers absences such as annual leave or sick leave, with variable hours and days. It's a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in an environment providing quality care.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, dedicated to providing high-quality care in its nursing and care homes. The organisation is committed to creating warm, homely environments where every resident's unique needs are met. Barchester places a strong emphasis on the personal and professional growth of its employees, offering competitive pay, flexibility, and abundant learning and development opportunities. As part of Barchester, employees are encouraged to use their skills and attention to detail to make positive impacts on the lives of residents. With a focus on quality care standards, Barchester Healthcare ensures its care homes are safe, clean, and welcoming for all.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.27 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1514595973
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Southgate, N14 5QR, 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. Reliability and attention to detail are required. Training 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 £13.27 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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