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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 de
Main duties of the job
The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant involves performing a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks in a casual, part-time position with flexible working hours. This is pivotal in creating a warm and homely environment for the residents of a Barchester care home. The assistant's responsibilities include ensuring the home is clean and safe, which directly impacts the residents, visitors, and staff. The role requires a caring nature, a personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and a keen attention to detail to make a positive difference. In return, the company offers competitive pay, true flexibility in working hours, and ample learning and development opportunities. This position is offered on a bank basis to provide cover as needed, such as during staff leave.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, renowned for offering exceptional care services tailored to the unique needs of residents. The company operates various care homes across the country, focusing on creating a warm and welcoming environment for both residents and staff. Barchester Healthcare is committed to the growth and development of its employees, offering competitive pay and free learning opportunities. The organisation seeks individuals with a caring nature and a detail-oriented mindset to join their team, ensuring high-quality care and support for residents. As a leading healthcare provider, Barchester values flexibility and reliability in its workforce to maintain the quality care standards expected by families.
Details
- Date posted: 08 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1524614678
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Cambridge, CB25 9BX, 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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- To join as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, good practical skills, a caring nature, and attention to detail are essential.
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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 £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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