Weekend Housekeeping Assistant
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Barchester Healthcare Weekend Housekeeping Assistant
The closing date is 03 November 2026
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. 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' rew
Main duties of the job
As a Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you will play a vital role in creating a warm and homely environment for residents of the care home in Salisbury. Your main responsibility is to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the home, ensuring it meets the residents' unique needs. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks you perform will directly impact the residents, visitors, and staff. To join Barchester as a Housekeeping Assistant, you should possess a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are crucial traits for making a positive difference in the residents' lives. Barchester Healthcare offers comprehensive training for the role, along with a competitive pay rate, free training and development, access to wellbeing support tools, retail discounts, and various reward schemes, including the 'Refer a Friend' bonus and 'Employee of the Month' awards. This position provides an opportunity to utilize your skills in an organization committed to quality care, making it a rewarding place to work.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a renowned care provider dedicated to delivering quality care services for residents in their homes. With a focus on creating nurturing and comfortable environments, Barchester ensures that each resident's unique needs are met with compassion and professionalism. Their care homes are staffed by a team of committed and highly trained individuals who take pride in providing exceptional care. Barchester's wide range of services includes elderly care, specialized dementia care, and support for individuals with complex care requirements. The organization places significant emphasis on continuous professional development and training for its staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to support residents effectively. Barchester Healthcare is committed to offering a supportive and rewarding work environment, with numerous benefits and recognition schemes to motivate its employees. As a result, Barchester maintains a high standard of care and client satisfaction, making it a trusted choice for individuals seeking top-quality care services.
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1547027712
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
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.
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.
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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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A caring nature, personable approach, reliability, attention to detail, good practical skills.
Qualifications
Essential
- A caring nature, personable approach, reliability, attention to detail, good practical skills.
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
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruitment Team
Barchester Healthcare
Details
Date posted
04 September 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1547027712
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Salisbury
SP5 2EJ
United Kingdom
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