Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Kettering; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Kettering seeks a compassionate Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and support residents. You will work within a dynamic team, ensuring a respectful and well-maintained environment. Candidates should be adaptable with a solid understanding of health and safety practices, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service to residents. Join us to make a positive impact in a caring community.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Ability to adapt and be flexible with tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards in the home.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to instructions.
• Treat all residents with dignity and respect.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in cleaning laundry

Compassion and commitment

Flexibility to cover responsibilities

Job description

Package Description:

Shift Details: 2 positions at 30 hours per week for the twilight shift from 2 PM to 8 PM, and 1 position at 22 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’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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

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 depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.