Housekeeping Assistant - Bank

The Methodist Church in Britain; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

This housekeeping assistant post at Clare Court Care Home supports cleaning and laundry across Avery Healthcare Group's network of care homes, with cover needed at short notice. The core of the work is keeping every area clean, presented and in good repair, and laundry handled to the home's housekeeping procedures.

The role suits someone who can cover a range of tasks and keep to hotel-level service standards while treating residents with dignity.

Qualifications

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting.
• Enhanced DBS check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Keep cleaning and laundry to the home's standards, working as part of a team.
• Follow the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, maintaining hotel service standards.
• Carry out all cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions.
• Clean surfaces and coverings using materials suited to each, understanding their properties.
• Keep all areas well presented and in good condition.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings.

Skills

Health & safety

Moving & handling

COSHH awareness

Compassion

Flexibility

Job description

This bank Housekeeping Assistant post at Clare Court Care Home supports cleaning and laundry across Avery Healthcare Group's network of care homes for older people, with cover needed at short notice. The core of the work is keeping every area clean, presented and in good repair, and laundry handled to the home's housekeeping procedures. The role suits someone who can cover a range of tasks and keep to hotel-level service standards while treating residents with dignity. An ADBS check and proof of right to work are required before starting.

What the job involves

• Keep cleaning and laundry to the home's standards, working as part of a team
• Follow the standard operating procedures for housekeeping and laundry, maintaining hotel service standards
• Carry out all cleaning duties in line with worksheet instructions
• Clean surfaces and covering using materials suited to each, understanding their properties
• Keep all areas well presented and in good condition
• Treat residents with dignity and respect, including their personal space and belongings

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of cleaning laundry in a public setting

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of health and safety, including moving and handling, fire safety and COSHH assessments
• Compassion and commitment to delivering high-quality housekeeping and laundry service to residents
• Ability to adapt and be flexible to cover a range of responsibilities at short notice

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check (cost met by Avery Healthcare)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Living the employer's values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable

What’s offered

• Opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career
• Supportive, caring working environment