Housekeeping Assistant

NHS; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Marlborough is seeking a Housekeeping Assistant to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry within their care home. The role requires compassion and a commitment to providing a high-quality housekeeping service, alongside teamwork and respect for residents. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment and opportunities for growth. Salary is £12.22 an hour for a full-time contract, with various opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping/laundry service.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry throughout the care home.
• Carry out all cleaning duties as per the worksheet instructions.
• Ensure all residents are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

Job summary

This role as a Housekeeping Assistant at Avery Healthcare in Marlborough involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and laundry throughout the care home. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring a comfortable and well‑presented environment for residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Housekeeping Assistant, your focus 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 the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. Other responsibilities include carrying out all cleaning duties, understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and treating residents with dignity and respect.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare prioritises a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Details

Date posted: 12 January 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12.22 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time

Reference number: 1453150051

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Marlborough

SN8 1JR

Job description Job responsibilities

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 were here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, youll be making a positive impact on residents lives every day your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. Were 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, youll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. Were now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant. If this sounds like the place for you, wed love to hear from you!

About the role

Your focus asHousekeepingAssistant will be to work as part of a team, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness and laundry aremaintainedin the home. You willoperateaccording to our standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards aremaintained.

Other responsibilitieswillinclude:

• Carrying out all cleaning dutiesin accordance withworksheetinstructions.
• Understandingthe 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 candidatemusthave:

• 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, were not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes were a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and were 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:

• ADBS 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.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• To succeed in this role, you should have knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments. Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting and a demonstration of compassion and commitment to the delivery of high‑quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents are also required.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Marlborough

SN8 1JR

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/