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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Hospital


Location
Salary
Depends on experience
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
10 Aug 2026
Contract Type
Bank
Posted Date
11 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 independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of 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 patients, 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 job offers a casual, part-time role with flexible working in a mental health hospital. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your key responsibility will be creating a clean and safe environment for patients. The role involves undertaking various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a tidy, welcoming environment. Your work will directly impact patients, visitors, and staff, highlighting the importance of the position. Suitable candidates should possess a caring nature, a personable approach, and practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are crucial for making a positive difference. Barchester Healthcare provides comprehensive training so that employees can thrive in their roles. The role offers flexible working hours, which vary based on the organisation's needs, including cover for annual and sick leave. The job also includes competitive pay, free learning, and development opportunities. It provides a rewarding experience for individuals who wish to use their attention to detail and interpersonal skills to make a meaningful contribution.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, committed to providing quality care in their medical facilities. They operate mental health hospitals, care homes, and other healthcare establishments, fostering environments that support the unique needs of each patient. The organisation places a strong emphasis on training and development, ensuring that their staff have access to abundant learning opportunities to support their professional growth. Barchester Healthcare values the welfare and growth of its employees, offering flexible working conditions and competitive pay as part of its rewards package. They focus on creating safe, clean, and welcoming environments for patients, visitors, and staff alike, ensuring that their services meet high professional standards. Barchester's commitment to their patients' and employees' well-being makes it a promising place to work for those looking to contribute positively to healthcare services.

Details

  • Date posted: 11 June 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
  • Contract: Bank
  • Working pattern: Flexible working
  • Reference number: 1512281933
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stockport, SK6 7QL, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital clean and safe is no small task, which is why the role of 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 patients, 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

  • A caring nature and a personable approach with good practical skills. Reliability and keen attention to detail are essential.

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This advert is for Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Hospital with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.

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