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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home


Location
Salary
£13.21 an hour
Profession
Estates and facilities
Deadline
18 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Permanent
Posted Date
20 Jul 2026
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Job summary

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, your role involves creating a warm and homely environment that meets each resident's unique needs. It's a crucial role where keeping the home clean and safe is essential, impacting residents, their visitors, and all supporting staff positively. Essential attributes include a caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail. Barchester provides the necessary training to thrive in this role. The rewards package includes competitive pay, sector-leading benefits, various training and development opportunities, access to wellbeing and support tools, a range of retail discounts, the 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme, and recognition with 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care dedicated to giving the best possible care to residents. Known for creating supportive and warm environments, Barchester aims to meet each resident's unique needs. With a focus on quality care and a dedication to providing a superior experience for residents and their family members, Barchester equips staff with necessary training and development opportunities. The organisation values employees' contributions, offering sector-leading benefits, retail discounts, wellbeing support, and many recognition and reward schemes to ensure staff feel valued and motivated. Barchester is committed to continuously supporting its team in making a positive difference in the lives of those they care for.

Details

  • Date posted: 20 July 2026
  • Pay scheme: Other
  • Salary: £13.21 an hour
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
  • Reference number: 1528495493
  • Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hopton On Sea, NR31 9AH, 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, reliability, attention to detail

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