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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. 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 wellbe
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment meeting each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is crucial, and your role will include a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks ensuring a clean, tidy, and welcoming atmosphere. Your work will directly impact residents, their visitors, and the staff. You need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills, along with reliability and keen attention to detail. In exchange, Barchester offers comprehensive training and a competitive salary, alongside sector-leading benefits like free training, wellbeing support, retail discounts, and employee rewards programs.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a recognized provider of care services, known for creating warm, welcoming, and supportive environments in its care homes across the UK. The company emphasizes high standards and quality care, ensuring that each resident's individual needs are met with compassion and efficiency. Barchester offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, recognizing and rewarding dedication and hard work with competitive salaries and extensive training opportunities. Moreover, its commitment to staff welfare and professional development underlines its reputation as a rewarding workplace committed to the principles of respect, integrity, and accountability in the healthcare sector.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.21 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1512911614
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Falmouth, TR11 2EW, 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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Person specification
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Essential
- A caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential for this role. Reliability and a keen eye for detail are also important.
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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 10 Aug 2026.
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