Housekeeping Assistant

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to support the Hospitality team. You will work 35 hours per week across five days, including every other weekend, helping to maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents, visitors and colleagues.

You will assist with housekeeping and laundry duties, support events, monitor supplies and equipment, and report hazards or maintenance issues.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is required.
• COSHH and infection control training is desirable or willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents, visitors and staff across the campus and care homes.
• Support laundry services and monitor cleaning products and equipment.
• Assist with events and festivals and report hazards or maintenance issues.
• Ensure infection control standards are adhered to and waste is disposed of safely.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Infection control awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

COSHH training

Job description

The Housekeeping Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Hospitality team at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet, helping to maintain clean, safe and welcoming environments for residents, members, visitors and colleagues. Working 35 hours per week, five days out of seven, including every other weekend, the postholder will carry out housekeeping duties to a consistently high standard across the campus and its care homes. The role includes supporting laundry services, maintaining infection control standards, assisting with events and festivals, monitoring cleaning products and equipment, disposing of waste safely and reporting hazards or maintenance issues. The postholder will need to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with sensitivity and understanding when supporting vulnerable people., We are looking for a reliable, conscientious and caring Housekeeping Assistant to join our Hospitality team at the Betty and Asher Loftus Centre in Friern Barnet. You will help create clean, comfortable and welcoming surroundings for residents and visitors, while maintaining high standards of hygiene, infection control and safety. Your role will include housekeeping and laundry duties, supporting events and festivals, monitoring supplies and equipment, and reporting any hazards or maintenance issues. You will take pride in your work, have a good eye for detail and be able to work confidently both independently and as part of a team. Previous housekeeping or cleaning experience is required, while COSHH and infection control training is desirable or a willingness to undertake training.
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.