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Job Description
- Req#: E0177-25-9032?language=en&page=151&sort=publicationDateDesc
- No specific qualifications are required, but the role does call for a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also important qualities.
- No specific qualifications are required, but the role does call for a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Reliability and attention to detail are also important qualities.
Job summary
As a 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 a vital task, which is why this role is so important. The variety of housekeeping and cleaning duties you carry out will ensure everyone can enjoy a clean, tidy and welcoming environment, having a direct impact on the residents, their visitors, and the staff.
Main duties of the job
The Housekeeping Assistant role involves a range of cleaning and housekeeping tasks to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the care home. This includes duties such as hoovering, dusting, bed-making, laundry, and general tidying to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for residents, their families, and staff. The role requires a caring and personable approach, as well as good practical skills and attention to detail.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to delivering person-centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives. Barchester invests heavily in the training and development of its staff, and offers a range of benefits and rewards to recognise their hard work and dedication.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1366876643
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Cardiff
CF3 2UQ
Job descriptionJob 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 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 SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
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
Cardiff
CF3 2UQ
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Cardiff
CF3 2UQ
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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