Job Description

As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a warm and homely environment that enables the organisation to meet each resident's unique needs. Keeping the home clean and safe is a crucial task, which is why this role is so important. You'll have a direct impact on the residents, their visitors, and all the staff working to support them.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant role involves a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy, and welcoming environment. You'll need a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also important to make a positive difference. Barchester Healthcare will provide all the training you need to thrive in this role.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, committed to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. They operate over 200 care homes across England, Scotland, and Wales, employing over 17,000 people. Barchester Healthcare is known for its focus on creating a warm and homely environment for its residents, and the Housekeeping Assistant role is integral to achieving this.
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
12.89 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1381308877
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Ferndown
BH22 9EU
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.
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.
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.
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 specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills are essential.

Skills Required