Housekeeping Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Squires Mews Care Home in Nottingham, operated by Avery Healthcare Group, is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to join the housekeeping and laundry team. You will follow the home's procedures and worksheets, maintaining hotel-style cleanliness and treating residents with respect.

Applicants need a DBS disclosure check and proof of right to work in the UK. DBS cost may be met by Avery Healthcare, and opportunities to learn and develop are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments.
• DBS disclosure check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions
• Maintain all standards of cleanliness and laundry in the home
• Operate to the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry
• Maintain hotel service standards
• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces, coverings and cleaning materials
• Keep all areas well presented and in good condition
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings
• Work as part of a team

Skills

Experience in cleaning laundry in a

Health and safety knowledge

Compassion and commitment to high‑qual

Adaptable and flexible

Job description

Squires Mews Care Home, run by Avery Healthcare Group, is recruiting a Housekeeping Assistant to work within its housekeeping and laundry team. The work centres on keeping cleaning and laundry to standard, following the home's housekeeping procedures and worksheet instructions. Hotel-style service standards apply, and the post requires treating residents' personal space and belongings with respect. Applicants need a DBS disclosure check and proof of right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Carry out all cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions


• Maintain all standards of cleanliness and laundry in the home


• Operate to the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry


• Maintain hotel service standards


• Understand the cleaning requirements of different surfaces, coverings and cleaning materials


• Keep all areas well presented and in good condition


• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings


• Work as part of a team

Experience

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, particularly moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments


• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to high-quality housekeeping and laundry service to residents


• Adaptable and flexible, able to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• DBS disclosure check


• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career


• DBS check cost met by Avery Healthcare