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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.
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll be instrumental in creating a warm and homely environment tailored to meet each resident's distinctive needs. Maintaining cleanliness and safety within the home is a substantial task, which underscores the significance of the Housekeeping Assistant role. The diverse array of housekeeping and cleaning duties you perform ensures a neat, orderly, and inviting atmosphere, directly affecting our residents, their guests, and all staff members. To become a Housekeeping Assistant with us, you'll need to possess a compassionate disposition, an approachable demeanor, and strong practical skills. Equally important is your reliability and eagerness to utilize your meticulous attention to detail for a positive impact. In return, we offer comprehensive training to help you excel in your role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is renowned for providing high-quality care across its network of care homes. They are dedicated to creating supportive and welcoming environments for both residents and staff. As part of the Barchester team, you will be contributing to the essential care services they offer, helping to deliver the level of quality care you would expect for your loved ones. The organisation prides itself on fostering a warm, inclusive culture where training and development are prioritized for all roles. With its sector-leading benefits and rewards package, Barchester Healthcare positions itself as an employer of choice in the healthcare sector, appreciating the dedication and contributions of its staff.
Details
- Date posted: 24 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1520053248
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Stamford Bridge, YO41 1AJ, 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
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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 £13.21 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Aug 2026.
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