Housekeeping Assistant

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, enthusiastic Housekeeping Assistant for Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. You will join a team focused on cleanliness and laundry standards, following SOPs to deliver hotel-style service in a care setting.

You will carry out cleaning tasks, handle laundry, and ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect. The role requires flexibility to cover various duties at short notice and adherence to health and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 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 high-quality housekeeping and laundry service.
• Adaptive and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings and maintain areas in good condition.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect and their personal space is respected.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling techniques

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Housekeeping & laundry experience

Job description

Package Description

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 at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent.

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 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

• 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.

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 high-quality housekeeping and laundry service. Adaptive and flexible to cover various responsibilities at short notice.

Requirements

• ADBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

About Avery Healthcare

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, creating enriching experiences for residents and employees. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together", Avery Healthcare offers exceptional care across over 100 homes. The organization prides itself on a supportive, empowering work environment where employees are appreciated daily. Avery Healthcare values respect, compassion, and a commitment to exceptional care, making it a preferred choice for both residents and team members. Employees are encouraged to grow in their careers within a culture that acknowledges their hard work.