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Housekeeping Assistant - Bank - Care HomeNHS

Workington, CA14 3NE Bank £14.80
Posted 18 August 2026 Closing date 16 October 2026
Workington Rail Station (1 mile away) Stance 3 (26.6 miles away)

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 deve

Main duties of the job

This job role is for a Bank Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester care home, based in Workington. The position is a temporary, casual part-time role offering flexible working hours to cover times of staff absence such as annual leave or sick leave. As a Housekeeping Assistant, your main responsibilities will involve creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment which meets the unique needs of the residents. This involves a variety of housekeeping tasks that contribute to the daily upkeep and sanitation of the care home. Youll need a caring nature, personable approach, good practical skills, attention to detail, and reliability. In return, the role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and many opportunities for learning and development, as training is provided. This position allows you to make a positive impact on residents, their visitors, and the care home staff by ensuring a clean and inviting atmosphere. You will be part of an organization where attention to detail and people skills are valued in providing quality care.

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, known for offering quality care in their range of care homes. They aim to provide a warm, homely environment for residents by valuing and supporting their staff who work across various departments. Barchester Healthcare places a strong emphasis on training and development, ensuring all employees have opportunities to enhance their skills and progress within the organization. They are committed to delivering the level of care they would expect for their own loved ones, maintaining a focus on the personal growth of their staff through varied opportunities to suit different needs and lifestyles. By recognizing the importance of roles such as housekeeping within their care homes, they create a supportive and growth-focused work culture. The company's approach aligns with the core values of attention to detail and providing residents and their families with well-maintained, safe, and comfortable living environments.

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