Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare Group; Patchetts Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK seeks a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant at Elton House Care Home in Watford. You will perform essential cleaning duties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness while respecting residents' dignity and belongings. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of health and safety standards, experience in public settings, and the ability to adapt to various responsibilities. This role offers a supportive environment committed to quality care and employee growth.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Experience in delivering housekeeping services in a care environment.
• Ability to adapt to various responsibilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties following worksheet instructions.
• Understand cleaning requirements for different surfaces and materials.
• Ensure residents are treated with dignity and respect.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning in a public setting

Compassion and commitment to high-quality service

Adaptive and flexible

Job 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 Elton House Care Home in Watford.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all you do.

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 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.

Additional Requirements

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

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.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.