Housekeeping Assistant

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading provider of high-quality care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant for their facility in Beckenham, Greater London. This part-time role involves maintaining cleanliness and high standards of laundry, while respecting residents' dignity. Ideal candidates should have knowledge of Health and Safety protocols and experience in cleaning within a public setting. Join a supportive team committed to creating meaningful lives together for both residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety protocols including COSHH assessments.
• Experience in cleaning laundry within a public setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality service.
• Ability to adapt to a variety of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards as per guidelines.
• Follow cleaning procedures and respect residents' personal space.
• Work as part of a team to deliver exceptional care.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in cleaning laundry

Compassion and commitment to service

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

The Housekeeping Assistant role at Avery Healthcare's Beckenham Park Care Home involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry in the care home. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, committed to providing an exceptional level of care and support to the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, your primary responsibilities will include carrying out all cleaning duties according to the specified instructions, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and materials, and ensuring that residents' personal space and belongings are always treated with dignity and respect. You will also demonstrate compassion and a commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to the residents.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are passionate about creating an enriching environment for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring culture where team members feel valued and empowered.

Job description

Package Description:

Shift Details: 2 part-time positions x 20 hours per week

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we are 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. And as part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant at Beckenham Park Care Home in Beckenham. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Other 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.

About 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.

About Avery

At Avery, we're not just one of the UKs 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.

Please note this role will require:

• 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 dependent on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have knowledge of health and safety, particularly in areas such as moving and handling, fire safety, and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting is also desirable, along with demonstrating compassion and a commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.