Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Aide

Avery Healthcare Group; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. You will join a close-knit team, delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services while upholding dignity and respect for residents.

Working as part of a team, you will follow SOPs, maintain hotel-style cleanliness, and adapt to cover various duties at short notice to support residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials, ensuring that all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Merlin Court Care Home in Marlborough, Wiltshire. You will join a close-knit team, delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services while upholding dignity and respect for residents.

Working as part of a team, you will follow SOPs, maintain hotel-style cleanliness, and adapt to cover various duties at short notice to support residents and staff.