Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

Avery Healthcare; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to providing exceptional care as a Housekeeping Assistant. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for residents. With a focus on compassion and respect, you'll help create meaningful experiences for those in your care. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of others while working in a supportive team that values your contributions. If you're passionate about cleanliness and care, we invite you to apply and become part of our award-winning team.

Benefits

DBS Disclosure check covered

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices and cleaning procedures.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness in a public setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry within the home.
• Carry out cleaning duties according to worksheet instructions.

Skills

Health and Safety practices

Moving and Handling techniques

Fire Safety

COSHH assessments

Cleaning experience

Compassion

Adaptability

Job description

At Avery Healthcare, we are dedicated to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are committed to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents' lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We foster a caring, supportive environment that encourages growth, learning, and development throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to delivering 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 fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your main focus as a Housekeeping Assistant will be to work as part of a team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and laundry within the home. You will operate according to our standard procedures for housekeeping and laundry, ensuring that service standards are upheld.

Additional 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, ensuring all areas are well presented and maintained in good condition.
• Treating all residents with dignity and respect, and always respecting their personal space and belongings.

About You

To succeed in your application, you will embody our core values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety practices, including Moving and Handling techniques, Fire Safety, and COSHH assessments.
• Experience in cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Demonstrated compassion and commitment to providing high-quality housekeeping and laundry services to residents.
• The ability to be adaptable and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we are a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other life stage, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team members alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us to discover why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and staff alike.

Please note that this role will require:

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

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

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