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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Torquay, TQ1 1RR Bank £14.80
Posted 8 September 2026 Closing date 7 November 2026
Torquay Rail Station (1.4 miles, direct) Paignton (Paignton and Dartmouth Railway) (3.2 miles, direct) Temp Bus Station (52.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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...

Main duties of the job

As a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at Barchester care home, you will be responsible for helping to create a warm and homely environment that meets each resident's unique needs. You will carry out a variety of housekeeping and cleaning tasks to ensure that the home remains clean, tidy, and welcoming for everyone, including residents, visitors, and staff. This casual, part-time role offers flexible working hours, with varying days and times depending on the needs for cover, such as during annual or sick leave. Key attributes for this role include a caring nature, a personable approach, and good practical skills. It's important for candidates to be reliable and to have keen attention to detail. In return, Barchester Healthcare provides all the necessary training to help you thrive in your role. Alongside competitive pay, the role offers flexibility and the opportunity for free learning and development, reinforcing Barchester's commitment to employee growth.

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs 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.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, specialising in delivering quality care in residential homes. At Barchester, they strive to create warm, homely environments that cater to the unique needs of each resident. The organisation highly values its employees and offers extensive training and development opportunities to support their growth and career advancement. Being a part of Barchester means working in an environment that prioritises quality care and attention to detail, aiming to provide the level of care they would expect for their own loved ones. Barchester is committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment, ensuring that both residents and employees can thrive. The diverse roles and responsibilities within Barchester allow employees to make a meaningful impact on residents' daily lives, contributing to a supportive community while upholding high standards of cleanliness and hospitality.

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