Housekeeping Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Esher; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Esher Manor Care Home is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to ensure cleaning and laundry standards across the home, following Avery Healthcare Group's housekeeping procedures and delivering hotel-style service while respecting residents' dignity. You'll work as part of a team, follow worksheets, and maintain cleanliness across the home.

A DBS disclosure check and proof of right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions
• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards across the home
• Work to the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry
• Maintain hotel-style service standards
• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials
• Keep areas well presented and in good condition
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings
• Work as part of a team

Skills

Health & Safety

Compassion and Commitment

Adaptable and Flexible

Teamwork

Job description

A Housekeeping Assistant post at Esher Manor Care Home, one of the homes run by Avery Healthcare Group. The job keeps cleaning and laundry to the required standard across the home, following the company's housekeeping and laundry procedures and hotel-style service expectations. Work is done as part of a team, with cleaning carried out against worksheets and residents' dignity and personal belongings respected at all times. Candidates need a DBS disclosure check, which Avery pays for, and proof of right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Carry out cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions


• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards across the home


• Work to the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry


• Maintain hotel-style service standards


• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and the properties of cleaning materials


• Keep areas well presented and in good condition


• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings


• Work as part of a team

Experience

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments


• Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry service to residents


• Adaptable and flexible enough to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career