# 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/7971ce76-2df2-477e-99fa-3a960ea0a49a - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/7971ce76-2df2-477e-99fa-3a960ea0a49a.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-19T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T14:38:26.834Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7832?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1528813652&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. Shifts: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm 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! ### Main duties of the job As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role is crucial in creating a warm and homely environment, ensuring the home remains clean and safe. This vital task helps meet each resident's unique needs, providing them with a tidy and welcoming space. Your efforts will have a direct impact on the residents, their visitors, and all staff who support them. You must possess a caring nature, personable approach, and practical skills; reliability and attention to detail are also important. In return, Barchester provides all necessary training to help you thrive in this role. You'll work shifts either from 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm. Barchester offers a competitive rate of pay along with a sector-leading benefits and rewards package. This includes free training and development, access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, unlimited referrals with a bonus scheme, employee rewards, and long service awards. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of health and social care, offering a wide range of services to residents across its care homes. With a strong commitment to quality care, Barchester ensures that their facilities maintain a warm and homely environment, meeting each resident's specific needs. The company is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence and compassion, providing staff with the necessary training and tools to deliver outstanding care. Employees at Barchester benefit from a supportive work environment, comprehensive training and development opportunities, and a variety of rewards and recognition programs. Barchester values its staff and understands the importance of a dedicated and skilled workforce in providing exceptional care and services to residents and their families. ### Details - Date posted: 21 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1528813652 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Swindon, SN5 0AD, 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. Shifts: 7am to 3pm or 8am to 4pm 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. 8765 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - A caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and keen attention to detail are also required. ## 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.