Housekeeping Assistant

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Nutritious meal during shifts

Job summary

Avon Court Care Home in Chippenham is seeking a friendly Housekeeping Assistant to maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment for residents. You will clean residents' rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, and support laundry duties with care and attention to detail.

Working closely with the team, you will follow infection control and health and safety procedures, ensuring high standards of presentation. Prior experience is welcome but not essential, and enhanced DBS is provided.

Qualifications

• A positive and reliable approach.
• Good attention to detail and organisation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial.
• Previous experience is welcomed but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas to a high standard.
• Support laundry duties including washing, drying and ironing.
• Follow infection control, health and safety procedures in daily tasks.
• Ensure spaces are safe, tidy and presentable for residents.
• Work closely with the team to maintain a comfortable environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Hygiene and infection control

Job description

About Avon Court Care Home Avon Court Care Home is a 56 bed care home located in Chippenham, Wiltshire.

Providing nursing and residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Housekeeping Assistant Contract £13.45 to £13.95 per hour Contracted to 24 hours per week Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Role Overview As Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment while also supporting laundry services.

This is a varied, hands on role where your attention to detail and high standards will directly impact comfort, dignity and daily wellbeing.

You will be responsible for cleaning residents’ rooms, bathrooms and communal areas, ensuring all spaces are maintained to a high standard of hygiene and presentation.

Alongside this, you will support laundry duties including washing, drying, ironing and returning clothing correctly, ensuring all items are clearly labelled and handled with care.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow infection control, health and safety and housekeeping procedures, ensuring all tasks are carried out safely and efficiently.

Your role will contribute to a well organised and comfortable environment where individuals feel respected and supported.

What We Are Looking For A positive and reliable approach Good attention to detail and organisation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good communication skills Understanding of hygiene and infection control is beneficial Previous experience is welcomed but not essential What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS Uniform provided Group life assurance cover Wagestream

• financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more GP Online for you and your dependants under 16 Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications Clear opportunities for career development and progression Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role About Care Concern Group Avon Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.

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