Housekeeping Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Burley-in-Wharfedale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Avery Healthcare, Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale, is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to join a caring, supportive team. You will maintain cleanliness and laundry standards in the home while following SOPs for housekeeping and laundry.

The role emphasises respectful resident care, flexibility to cover duties, and adherence to health and safety guidelines in a boutique care environment.

Qualifications

• DBS disclosure required; cost borne by employer.
• Eligibility to work in the UK confirmed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties per worksheet instructions.
• Maintain surfaces and laundry to hotel-service standards.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect and protect their personal space.

Skills

Health & Safety awareness

Compassionate care

Adaptable/flexible

Teamwork

Job description

Shift Details: 08:00 AM – 16:30 PM. Location: Greenholme House Care Home in Burley in Wharfedale.

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day. Your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close‑knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

About the role

Your focus as Housekeeping Assistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel‑service standards are maintained.

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.

Requirements

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

What we expect from you

To succeed in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have:

• 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.

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.