Housekeeping Assistant

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

Job summary

A private care home provider in Rickmansworth is seeking a dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to maintain cleanliness and laundry standards. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of Health and Safety and demonstrate compassion in service delivery. This is a full-time, permanent role offering £12 to £12.25 per hour, supporting a caring environment for residents.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Caring and supportive environment

Qualifications

• Ability to understand cleaning requirements of various surfaces.
• Commitment to high-quality housekeeping services to residents.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards in the home.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to instructions.
• Respect residents' personal space and belongings.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience in public cleaning

Compassion and commitment

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

Overview

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, seeking a warm, enthusiastic and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant to join their award-winning team in Rickmansworth.

Job responsibilities

Your focus as a Housekeeping Assistant is to work as part of a team to ensure that all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained in the home. You will operate according to Avery's standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained. Other responsibilities include:

• Carrying out 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 respected.

About the role

As part of the team, you will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry within the home, following Avery's procedures and hotel service standards.

About the company

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Details

Date posted: 29 September 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £12 to £12.25 an hour

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1391405233

Job locations:
Avery Healthcare, Rickmansworth, WD3 5TQ

About you

To succeed, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do. Our ideal candidate must have:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, particularly Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety and COSHH assessments.
• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping/laundry service to residents.
• The ability to be adaptive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

Package and benefits

Package: At Avery Healthcare, we support the people who care for our residents and celebrate their contributions. You will have opportunities to learn and develop in a caring, supportive environment.

Requirements

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

Please note this role may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications and business needs.