Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Clevedon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Clevedon is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry. You will treat residents with dignity while fulfilling cleaning responsibilities as part of a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of Health and Safety, with a focus on quality care and adaptability. This role offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute positively to the lives of residents in a welcoming environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including moving and handling techniques, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to the delivery of high-quality housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Ensure areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Compassion and commitment to high-quality service

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

This role as a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Clevedon offers an opportunity to work in a caring, supportive environment and make a positive impact on residents' lives. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry, while treating residents with dignity and respect.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to the company's standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. Other responsibilities include carrying out cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and ensuring that all residents are treated with dignity and respect.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company is committed to creating meaningful lives together, offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare provides a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Shift details

8:00 - 16:30 – alternate weekends

Job responsibilities

• Carry 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.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are always respected.

About you

To succeed in this 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, including moving and handling techniques, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrated 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.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are 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.

Required documents and checks

• ADBS Disclosure check – the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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