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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home


Location
Salary
£13.31 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
12 Jun 2026
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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 forward to a role that offe

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home. You'll create a warm and homely environment for residents, ensuring their needs are met by maintaining a clean and safe environment. Your tasks will include a variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties to ensure a tidy and welcoming atmosphere. You should have a caring nature, a personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail. Training will be provided. The position offers competitive pay, flexibility, and learning opportunities. The hours and days you work will vary as this is a Bank position providing cover as needed.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, offering a range of healthcare services. They are committed to creating environments that allow residents to receive the quality care they deserve. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, Barchester takes the growth of its employees seriously. They provide plenty of free learning and development opportunities, emphasizing the importance of employee development. Barchester aims to offer competitive pay, true flexibility in roles, and a supportive work environment. They have a strong focus on quality care and meeting the unique needs of every resident.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.31 an hour
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1514996291
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Washington, NE38 8HZ, 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

  • Caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, attention to detail.

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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 £13.31 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.

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