# Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/129a7c4a-a3aa-4a22-b007-c980d8c4b90f - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/129a7c4a-a3aa-4a22-b007-c980d8c4b90f.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.41 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-18T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T14:14:15.690Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7757?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1528495497&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 ### Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll be responsible for creating a warm, homely environment that meets each resident's unique needs. Your role is crucial in maintaining a clean, safe household. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks ensures everyone can enjoy a tidy, welcoming environment, directly influencing residents, visitors, and staff. A caring nature, personable approach, and practical skills are essential to the role. Reliability and attention to detail are equally important. Training will be provided to support your success. Barchester offers competitive pay and sector-leading benefits, including free training, wellbeing and support tools, various retail discounts and savings, unlimited referrals through the Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month' rewards, along with Long Service Awards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality healthcare services. Committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a positive environment, Barchester operates a network of care homes across the UK. They offer various services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care, ensuring personalized support for each resident. Barchester focuses on training and developing their staff, providing comprehensive training programs to promote career growth and job satisfaction. Their commitment to excellence is evident through their sector-leading benefits and rewards package, supporting staff physically, mentally, and financially. The company values compassion, professionalism, and dedication to delivering care that you'd expect for your loved ones. ### Details - Date posted: 20 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.41 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1528495497 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Ringwood, BH24 2DW, 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 ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.