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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 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, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment for residents, ensuring the home is clean and safe. This role is important in meeting the unique needs of each resident and involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment. The position requires a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are crucial to make a positive difference. In return, you'll receive training, a competitive rate of pay, and benefits like access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and rewards like Employee of the Month and Long Service Awards.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider that offers a wide range of services to support individuals in need of care and assistance. The organisation is dedicated to creating environments that cater to the unique needs of each resident, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. With a focus on cleanliness and safety, Barchester emphasises the importance of maintaining a warm and homely atmosphere in their care homes. They provide free training and development for all roles, giving staff the tools they need to excel in their careers. Barchester also offers a sector-leading benefits and rewards package to show appreciation for the dedication of their employees.
Details
- Date posted: 17 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.96 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1517762981
- Job locations: https://jobs.barchester.com/, PO8 8RX, 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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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 £13.96 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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