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ABOUT THE ROLE As a 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 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 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 In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlim
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll play a crucial role in creating a warm and homely environment to meet each resident's unique needs. You will perform a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, ensuring the home remains clean, tidy, and welcoming for residents, their visitors, and the staff. Candidates should have a caring nature, a personable approach, good practical skills, and be reliable with an attention to detail. Barchester offers free training and development for all roles, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts and savings, unlimited referrals with a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a UK-based healthcare provider known for its dedication to providing high-quality care across its various homes. As a reputable organisation, Barchester focuses on creating a supportive and warm environment for both employees and residents. They are committed to delivering excellent care, meeting the individual needs of each resident while fostering a positive working atmosphere. Barchester values the contributions of its employees, offering extensive training, career development opportunities, and various reward packages, ensuring that their teams remain motivated and skilled in providing the best possible care.
Details
- Date posted: 07 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.01 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1524460443
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Lasswade, EH18 1HT, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a 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 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 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 PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'
And so much more!
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 - Care Home with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £13.01 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Sep 2026.
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