# 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/8cbd23f3-1586-4f10-a58e-9c35bd2cdbe7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/8cbd23f3-1586-4f10-a58e-9c35bd2cdbe7.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:** 2026-09-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-15T07:02:33.335Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7621?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1526573991&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 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 The position of Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester involves responsibilities in maintaining a clean and safe environment within a care home. This role is crucial in ensuring a warm and comfortable setting that meets the unique needs of each resident. The duties include a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, having a direct impact on residents, their visitors, and the staff. A successful candidate should possess a caring nature, a personable approach, and practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are essential qualities for making a positive impact. Training is provided to support your success in this role. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a prominent provider of care services, managing a wide range of care homes and services. Their mission is to offer personalized care to meet the distinctive needs of every resident. Barchester focuses on creating warm and homely environments that ensure high quality care and comfort for residents. Employees at Barchester benefit from industry-leading benefits and training programs designed to enhance their skills and support their professional development. The organization is committed to rewarding hard work through various recognition programs, underscoring their dedication to employee satisfaction. ### Details - Date posted: 15 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1526573991 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Carmarthen, SA31 3HP, 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, attention to detail, and reliability. ## 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.