# 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/d9355948-dcb0-46f5-8933-b59fdfa25ae3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeping-assistant-care-home/d9355948-dcb0-46f5-8933-b59fdfa25ae3.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:** 2026-09-12T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-14T19:02:39.381Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7612?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1526471882&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 As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll create a warm environment to meet residents' needs. Your role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety, directly impacting residents, visitors, and staff. Candidates should be caring, personable, reliable, and detail-oriented, with all required training provided. The rewards package includes competitive pay, training and development, wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a refer-a-friend bonus, monthly awards, and long service awards. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in a supportive and quality-focused organisation. ### About us Barchester Healthcare, based in Gateshead, is a prominent provider of care services, offering a warm and supportive environment for residents. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you'll be part of a team striving to fulfill each resident's unique needs. The organisation prioritizes cleanliness and safety to enhance the living experience for residents, visitors, and staff. Barchester Healthcare values dedication and rewards employees with competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a benefits package. This includes access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and incentives for long service and exemplary performance. ### Details - Date posted: 14 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1526471882 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Gateshead, NE9 7AD, 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** - No formal qualifications required; caring nature and attention to detail are essential. ## 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.