Job summary As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the team 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, directly impacting the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them. Main duties of the job As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, your key responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home, ensuring the environment is clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, visitors, and staff. You will carry out a range of housekeeping and cleaning tasks, such as vacuuming, dusting, mopping, and sanitizing, to keep the home in pristine condition. Your attention to detail and personable approach will be crucial in creating a comfortable and homely atmosphere for everyone. About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of care homes, offering high-quality residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. With a network of over 200 care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to delivering person-centered care and supporting its residents to live fulfilling lives. The organization invests heavily in its staff, providing extensive training and development opportunities to ensure its teams can provide the best possible care. Date posted 14 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £14.24 an hour Contract Bank Working pattern Flexible working Reference number 1282632400 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Hayling Island PO11 9JZ Job description Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLE 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 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 ROLE 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 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 To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also essential, as you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join us as a Bank Housekeeping Assistant, you'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also essential, as you'll be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. 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 Hayling Island PO11 9JZ Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)