# 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/13abe54e-f2e1-46b2-a516-4886ab7cef48 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/13abe54e-f2e1-46b2-a516-4886ab7cef48.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.01 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-04T03:03:48.266Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7223?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1523333841&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary 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 inclu ### Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is to help create a warm and homely environment by meeting the unique needs of each resident. You will ensure that the home remains clean and safe, which is a vital part of creating a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you perform will have a direct impact on residents, their visitors, and colleagues. A Housekeeping Assistant should have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. You should be reliable and have a keen attention to detail, wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of residents. In return, Barchester provides all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. The rewards package includes competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme among other benefits. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a UK-based company that operates a range of residential care homes, hospitals, and assisted living facilities across the country. The company is committed to providing high-quality care services to elderly residents and individuals with specific health care needs. Barchester places a strong emphasis on creating comfortable, safe, and homely environments for its residents, allowing them to receive personalized care that meets their individual needs. The organisation offers numerous career opportunities for people with a caring nature and a dedication to improving the lives of others. Employees at Barchester are encouraged to develop professionally through training and development programs. The company is also known for its competitive pay rates and extensive employee benefits. Barchester Healthcare is dedicated to delivering legendary service and high standards while ensuring the happiness and well-being of its residents and staff. ### Details - Date posted: 04 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.01 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1523333841 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Wick, KW1 4RF, 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. 5432 ## Job Details 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 inclu ## Job Description As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is to help create a warm and homely environment by meeting the unique needs of each resident. You will ensure that the home remains clean and safe, which is a vital part of creating a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere for residents and staff. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you perform will have a direct impact on residents, their visitors, and colleagues. A Housekeeping Assistant should have a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. You should be reliable and have a keen attention to detail, wanting to make a positive difference in the lives of residents. In return, Barchester provides all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role. The rewards package includes competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and a 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme among other benefits. ## 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. 5432 ## 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.