Compassionate Housekeeping & Laundry Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Middleton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. You will contribute to maintaining high cleanliness and laundry standards as part of a caring, resident-focused team. The role requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK.

You will work within our SOPs for housekeeping and laundry, supporting a hotel-style service standard and respecting residents’ dignity while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrate compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions.
• Understand surfaces and cleaning materials to keep areas well presented.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and personal space is maintained.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Public setting cleaning

Compassionate care

Adaptability

Education

Health and Safety training

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Middleton Lodge Care Home in Derby. You will contribute to maintaining high cleanliness and laundry standards as part of a caring, resident-focused team. The role requires DBS clearance and eligibility to work in the UK.

You will work within our SOPs for housekeeping and laundry, supporting a hotel-style service standard and respecting residents’ dignity while maintaining a safe, clean environment.