Job summary
As a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital 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.
Main duties of the job
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people and adults with mental health conditions. The Housekeeping Assistant role involves various cleaning and housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The successful candidate will need a caring nature, good practical skills, and attention to detail to make a positive difference.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people and adults with mental health conditions. They operate over 200 care homes and independent hospitals across the UK, employing over 17,000 people. Barchester is committed to providing exceptional care and support, and investing in their staff through comprehensive training and development opportunities.
Details
Date posted
18 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Billingham
TS23 3TY
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Housekeeping Assistant at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital 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 patients, 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 independent mental health hospital, you'll help to create the comfortable and secure environment that ensures we can meet each patient's unique needs. Keeping the hospital 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 patients, 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, but the candidate should have a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, but the candidate should have a caring nature, personable approach, and good practical skills. Attention to detail and reliability are also important.
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
Billingham
TS23 3TY
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Billingham
TS23 3TY
Employer's website
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