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 position involves flexible, part-time work as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home. The role is pivotal for maintaining cleanliness and safety, contributing significantly to creating a warm and inviting environment for residents, visitors, and staff. In this role, you will engage in various housekeeping and cleaning activities, ensuring that all areas are clean, tidy, and welcoming. This is vital as it directly affects the quality of life for the residents and the working environment for staff. Key qualities required for this role include a caring nature, good practical skills, and reliability. While previous experience is not explicitly required, attention to detail is crucial to making a positive impact. Barchester Healthcare supports employees by providing necessary training to excel in the role. The job offers competitive pay and flexible working conditions, making it ideal for individuals who require or prefer non-standard working hours. Additionally, there are various free learning and development opportunities available for personal and professional growth.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's foremost healthcare providers, offering high-quality support and care in over 200 locations in the UK. Known for its commitment to quality and excellence, Barchester offers personalised care services that meet the unique requirements of their residents and ensure a fulfilling and enriched life. They focus on creating a warm, safe, and homely environment, recognising the diverse needs of residents. Barchesters operations are underpinned by a culture of learning and development, aiming to foster growth within its workforce. They provide numerous opportunities for staff training and career advancement, ensuring that every team member can reach their potential. Barchester places a high value on its employees and emphasises a supportive community that treats everyone with respect and dignity. The organisation continually strives to enhance the services offered and uphold its reputation as a compassionate and trustworthy healthcare provider.

Details

• Date posted: 01 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1522375098
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Newark on Trent, NG24 3NH, 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.