Housekeeping Assistant

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

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a warm and dedicated Housekeeping Assistant. You will play a vital role in ensuring cleanliness and comfort for residents, working within a caring team environment. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of health and safety procedures and demonstrate compassion in service delivery. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and being part of a respected organization.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safety procedures and assessments for cleaning.
• Experience in a public cleaning or laundry environment.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and laundry in the home.
• Follow standard operating procedures for housekeeping.
• Understand cleaning requirements for different surfaces.

Skills

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Experience of cleaning laundry

Compassion and commitment

Adaptability and flexibility

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to maintain cleanliness and laundry in the home.
• Operate according to standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that hotel service standards are maintained.
• Carry out all cleaning duties in accordance with worksheet instructions.
• Understand 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.
• Ensure that all residents are treated with dignity and respect and that their personal space and belongings are respected.
• Live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all you do.

Qualifications / Ideal Candidate

• 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 Information

• 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 role will require:
• A DBS 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.