Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Kendleshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant (Bank) for Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. You will maintain standards of cleanliness and laundry while working as part of a supportive team.

Join a leading UK provider of luxury elderly care; we value compassion, reliability and quality service, with opportunities to grow within the network of homes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices including Moving & Handling, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience cleaning laundry in a public or care setting.
• Demonstrates compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service for residents.
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces and cleaning materials; keep areas well presented and maintained.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and their personal space is respected.
• Live Avery values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Moving & Handling

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Laundry cleaning experience

Compassion and commitment

Adaptability

Job description

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 will include:

• 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.
• 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.
• At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're 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 - Bank at Avonmere Care Home in Bristol. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!.

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