Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

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 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.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home, you'll contribute to a warm and homely atmosphere that caters to each resident's unique needs. Your role is crucial in maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the home, which involves various housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure a welcoming environment. Your efforts directly impact the residents, their visitors, and supporting staff. You'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and practical skills, alongside reliability and attention to detail. Barchester provides training to ensure you thrive in your role. They offer a competitive pay rate and sector-leading benefits, including free training and development, access to wellbeing support, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, and Employee of the Month rewards. Joining Barchester means being part of an organisation dedicated to quality care, akin to what you'd expect for your loved ones, in a rewarding work environment.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a range of care homes and hospitals, offering a wide spectrum of care services, from residential and nursing care to specialist dementia care, across numerous locations including Denmead. Barchester prides itself on its commitment to delivering compassionate and tailored care to meet the individual needs of each resident. Their team of dedicated professionals works tirelessly to create a safe, warm, and welcoming environment, ensuring residents live their lives with dignity, respect, and as much independence as possible. Barchester is known for its investment in employee development, offering extensive training opportunities and a variety of rewards to recognise and value their staff's contributions. They strive to maintain a supportive workplace culture that truly cares about the wellbeing of both their residents and employees.

Details

• Date posted: 21 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1528813645
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Denmead, PO7 6XP, 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.

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