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Housekeeping Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol, BS31 3BG £13 a year Permanent Posted 11 September 2026 Apply by 10 November 2026

Home Office register entry: BARCHESTER HEALTHCARE LIMITED, LONDON

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Role description

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. Work shifts - Must be available to work alternative weekends 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 incl

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester, you'll help create a warm, clean, and safe environment in our care home. This role is crucial in ensuring residents, their visitors, and staff are in a tidy and welcoming atmosphere. Responsibilities include a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks that directly impact the community within the care home. Candidates need a caring nature, good practical skills, reliability, and attention to detail. You'll receive comprehensive training to succeed. The rewards package includes competitive pay, free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, a Refer a Friend bonus scheme, Employee of the Month rewards, and Long Service Awards, among many other benefits. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for making a positive impact, this role is a rewarding place to be.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading care provider in the UK, recognized for delivering high-quality care in care homes and hospitals. With a strong commitment to creating a home-like environment, Barchester prioritizes the individual needs of each resident, ensuring personalized care. The organisation offers a wide range of services, including residential care, nursing care, and dementia care. Barchester is known for its investment in employee training and development, providing opportunities for staff growth and career progression. With a focus on delivering excellence and ensuring the dignity and respect of all residents, Barchester Healthcare works to be at the forefront of quality care provision, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for all individuals in its facilities.

Details

Date posted

11 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.21 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1550480959

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Bristol

BS31 3BG

United Kingdom


Job description

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. Work shifts - Must be available to work alternative weekends

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, and 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

Bristol

BS31 3BG

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/

Last verified against our ingestion on 14 September 2026; sponsor register dataset 2026-09-09.