Barchester Healthcare

Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care Home

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North East England
Permanent
Grounds and Maintenance Worker
GBP 0 - 14 per year

Posted 15 day(s) ago

Reference: 2305357


Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. If you'd like to use you

Main duties of the job

The role of a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare is fundamental in maintaining a clean and safe environment in their care homes. This part-time, casual position offers flexible working hours, allowing individuals to assist on an as-needed basis. As a Housekeeping Assistant, responsibilities include carrying out a variety of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to ensure a tidy, welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff. The position requires a caring nature, good practical skills, and reliability. Essential training is provided for this role, offering individuals opportunities to develop within one of the UK's leading healthcare providers. The role does not demand professional registration or a DBS check. Instead, it emphasizes a strong attention to detail and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. With a competitive salary of £14.00 per hour, this position is designed for those who appreciate flexibility and have a desire to contribute positively in a meaningful setting.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, known for its commitment to delivering high-quality care across its network of care homes. With a focus on creating warm and homely environments, Barchester Healthcare aims to meet the unique needs of each resident. They prioritize the growth and development of their staff, offering a host of learning and development opportunities. Barchester Healthcare values individuals who possess a caring nature and are reliable, understanding the significant impact that attentive and detail-oriented service can have on the comfort and well-being of residents. Their operational model includes offering flexible work arrangements to adapt to varying demands such as covering for annual or sick leave, ensuring that their service remains uninterrupted and of the highest quality. Through competitive pay and a supportive work environment, Barchester Healthcare strives to be an employer of choice for those seeking to make a meaningful difference in the healthcare sector.

Details
Date posted

27 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14 an hour

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

1542541210

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

Job description
Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 a Bank 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 Bank 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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
  • None specified
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • None specified
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details
Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Tewkesbury

GL20 6HP

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)