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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 forwar
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves creating a welcoming environment in the care home. It is a casual, part-time role with flexible hours, designed to cover absences such as annual or sick leave. The position requires maintaining cleanliness and safety, having a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail. Barchester Healthcare offers training and development opportunities, emphasizing significant personal growth potential. This is a rewarding opportunity for those who value quality care and wish to positively impact residents, visitors, and staff in the healthcare sector.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, renowned for its quality care and friendly environment. Established to deliver personalized care and support, Barchester operates numerous care homes across the country. Their focus is on creating a home-like atmosphere where residents can feel comfortable and supported. Barchester is committed to the development of its employees, offering various learning and development opportunities. The organization values flexibility and adaptation in its staffing, ensuring that high standards of service are consistently maintained, even during staff absences.
Details
- Date posted: 12 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £15 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1503349627
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ferndown, BH22 9EU, 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
Qualifications
Essential
- To work as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, a caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail are needed. The position does not specify formal educational qualifications but emphasizes on-the-job training provided by the company.
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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 £15 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 11 Aug 2026.
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