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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Portlethen, AB12 4UF £13 a year Permanent Posted 5 August 2026 Apply by 4 October 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE Shifts are 8.00 - 14.30 split over 5 days per week. 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 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. 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. 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, 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care for elderly and vulnerable adults. With a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality person-centered services, Barchester is not only committed to its residents but also to its employees by providing a supportive environment. The company values dedication and a caring nature, traits that are essential for providing the quality care Barchester is known for. In keeping with their commitment to quality, Barchester offers sector-leading benefits and training for all roles to ensure professional growth and development. They strive to maintain a positive and inclusive work environment where each staff member has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the residents they care for. Fostering a warm and homely atmosphere, Barchester Healthcare believes in treating each resident with dignity, respect, and compassion, making it a rewarding place for both employees and those they serve.

Details

Date posted

05 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.01 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1534558581

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Portlethen

AB12 4UF

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

Shifts are 8.00 - 14.30 split over 5 days per week 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 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, attention to detail

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

Portlethen

AB12 4UF

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

Last verified against our ingestion on 4 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-08-25.