Housekeeping Assistant

Avery Healthcare; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to enriching the lives of residents through exceptional housekeeping services. As a Housekeeping Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring that all standards of cleanliness are upheld. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact in residents' lives while working in a supportive and respectful team. With a commitment to growth and development, this is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are compassionate and dedicated to providing high-quality service. If you're looking to be part of an award-winning team, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Opportunities for growth and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and cleaning techniques.
• Experience in public cleaning settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and laundry standards within the home.
• Carry out cleaning duties as per worksheet instructions.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Moving and Handling techniques

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Cleaning experience in public settings

Compassion

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Job Description

Package Description:

Shift Details: There are two positions available: one with 30 hours per week and another with 37.5 hours per week.

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and aim to celebrate and support you every step of the way. By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives every day—your compassion and dedication truly matter. We are committed to fostering a caring, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care. We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Housekeeping Assistant. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your role as a Housekeeping Assistant will involve working as part of a team to ensure all standards of cleanliness and laundry are maintained within the home. You will operate according to our standard procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring hotel service standards are upheld. Other responsibilities include:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions.
• Understanding the cleaning requirements of different surfaces and coverings, and the properties of cleaning materials, to ensure all areas are well presented and maintained.
• Respecting residents' dignity, personal space, and belongings at all times.

About You

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. Our ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents.
• Flexibility and adaptability to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we operate over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and empowering environment. Join us and discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note that this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with the cost covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.